occhiello — meaning in English
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English meaning
- buttonhole noun A small slit in a garment through which a button is fastened.
- eye noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
Senses
occhiello is used for these senses in English:
- eye A fitting consisting of a loop of metal or other material, suitable for receiving a hook or the passage of a cord or line.
- eyelet 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.
- grommet A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
- half title (book printing) A page before the title page in a book, bearing the title but no further details.
buttonhole — full definition
- noun A small slit in a garment through which a button is fastened.
- noun A flower worn pinned to a lapel for decoration.
- verb To stop someone and keep them talking, often against their will.
eye — full definition
- noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
- noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
- noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
- verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.