What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small holes in steel forged after turning the 5 across (7)" mean?

The definition is "Small holes". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EY (synonym="rev of YE, archaic (answer to 5") + STEEL (synonym="STEEL") = EYELETS; definition: "Small holes" The answer is EYELETS.

Small holes in steel forged after turning the 5 across (7)

Guardian Cryptic #25594 | 27 Across | 2012-03-27 flower

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