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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

  1. noun A small slit in a garment through which a button is fastened.
  2. noun A flower worn pinned to a lapel for decoration.
  3. verb To stop someone and keep them talking, often against their will.

eye — full definition

  1. noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
  2. noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
  3. noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
  4. verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.

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