Hole for a lace or cord (6)
I believe the answer is:
eyelet
'hole for a lace or cord' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for eyelet that I've seen before include "Small hole in needle for thread" , "A tape passes through it" , "Small hole for lace, etc" , "Small opening in needle for thread" , "Means of securing" .)