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1. (n.) grommet
any of various rings or washers, esp. one used as an insulator or gasket or as an eyelet protecting material where a rope passes.
2. grommet
a ring of rope or wire used to secure sails, oars, etc.
3. grommet
a washer or packing for sealing joints between sections of pipe.
4. grommet
a metal-bound eyelet in cloth, sometimes used decoratively, as on a garment.
5. (v.t.) grommet
to fasten with a grommet.
Etymology: (1620–30; < obs. F gromette curb of bridle, of uncert. orig.)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) cringle, eyelet, loop, grommet, grummet
fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
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1. (noun) grommet
a ring formed by twisting on itself a single strand of an unlaid rope; also, a metallic eyelet in or for a sail or a mailbag. Sometimes written grummet
2. (noun) grommet
a ring of rope used as a wad to hold a cannon ball in place
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