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Eyehole

A circular opening to recive a hook, cord, ring, or rope; an eyelet.

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Broader term 1

Hole 76% connected

Whole.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Narrower term 1

Judas 76% connected

The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Derivationally related 2

Eye 74% connected

A brood; as, an eye of pheasants.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Eye 74% connected

A brood; as, an eye of pheasants.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Containing whole 7

Boot 70% connected

Remedy; relief; amends; reparation; hence, one who brings relief.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Curtain 70% connected

A hanging screen intended to darken or conceal, and admitting of being drawn back or up, and reclosed at pleasure; esp., drapery of cloth or lace han…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Drape 70% connected

To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery; as, to drape a bust, a building, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Drapery 70% connected

The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Garment 70% connected

Any article of clothing, as a coat, a gown, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Mantle 70% connected

A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Pall 70% connected

Same as Pawl.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Eyelet 92% connected

A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Peephole 92% connected

A hole, or crevice, through which one may peep without being discovered.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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