eyehole
/ˈaɪˌhoʊl/
noun
- A hole or opening in a mask, helmet, or other covering through which a person sees.
- She cut two eyeholes in the paper bag to make a costume mask.
- The ski mask's eyeholes were rimmed with soft fabric for comfort.
- The knight's helmet had narrow eyeholes for protection.
- A small hole in a tool or object, such as a needle or a hook, through which a cord or thread is passed.
- He threaded the fishing line through the eyehole of the hook.
- The sewing needle's eyehole was too small for the thick thread.
- The eyehole of the button was worn from years of use.