- 1a hole with a metal ring around it in a piece of cloth or leather, normally used for passing a rope or string through Insert the tent poles through the eyelets on the groundsheet. The jacket has underarm eyelets for ventilation.
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- 2a type of cloth decorated with little holes white eyelet curtains
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