eyelet vs mousehole

eyelet

noun
  • A peephole. 

  • A shaped metal embellishment containing a hole, used in scrapbook. Eyelets are typically set by punching a hole in the page, placing the smooth side of the eyelet on a table, positioning the paper over protruding edge and curling the edge down using a hammer and eyelet setter. 

  • Cotton fabric with small holes. 

  • A little eye. 

  • An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole. 

  • The contact tip of the base of a light bulb. 

verb
  • To make eyelets in. 

mousehole

noun
  • Any small hole or opening. 

  • The storage area on a drilling rig where the next joint of drilling pipe is held until needed. 

  • A hole through which a mouse enters a room. 

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