Eyelet is a small HOLE or OPENING in fabric, leather, or other material. It is usually reinforced with a metal or plastic ring called a GROMMET, and can be used for lacing, fastening, or decoration. A LOOPHOLE is a small gap or OPENING in a law or rule that allows someone to avoid the intended purpose. A HOOP is a circular band of metal, wood, or other material used for holding, fastening, or decorating. All of these terms are related to the term eyelet, which is an OPENING reinforced with a GROMMET, loop, or HOOP.