Definitions for grommet
ˈgrɒm ɪt, ˈgrʌm-grom·met

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cringle, eyelet, loop, grommet, grummetnoun

   fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grommetnoun

   A ring of rubber or other insulating material inserted in a hole in some surface of a device, to prevent wires passing through the hole from making contact with the surface; used especially in electrical and electronic devices, to prevent undesired electrical contact.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grommetnoun

   A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.

2. grommetnoun

   A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder or snowboarder.

   What do you over the pond skaterboarders say? Is there a global term to be used to label someone as a skateboarder? Does it matter? I suppose the only one you can apply widely is grommet'

3. grommetnoun

   A circle formed of three-stranded rope.

4. Etymology: From obsolete gromette (modern spelling gourmette).

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grommet

   A grommet is a ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material, typically a sheet of textile fabric, sheet metal or composite of carbon fiber, wood or honeycomb. Grommets are generally flared or collared on each side to keep them in place, and are often made of metal, plastic, or rubber. They may be used to prevent tearing or abrasion of the pierced material or protection from abrasion of the insulation on the wire, cable, line being routed through the penetration, and to cover sharp edges of the piercing, or all of the above. A small grommet may also be called an eyelet, used for example on shoes, tarps and sails for lacing purposes.Grommets in electrical applications are referred to as "insulating bushings". Most common are molded rubber bushings that are inserted into hole diameters up to 2″ (51 mm). There are many hole configurations from standard round to assorted U-shapes. Larger penetrations that are irregular in shape as well as long straight edges are often fitted with extruded or stamped strips of continuous length, referred to as "grommet edging". This type of protective bushings is quite common in applications that range from telecom switches and data center cabinets to complex and dense wire/cable and even hydraulic tubing in aircraft, transportation vehicles and medical equipment.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grommet

   A grommet is a ring or edge strip, often made of metal, plastic, or rubber, that is inserted into a hole or piece of material to protect, strengthen, or insulate it. They are commonly used in electrical installations, clothing, tarps and curtains for reinforcement or to prevent tearing. They may also provide a secure pathway for lines, wires or cords to pass through.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grommetnoun

   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. Grommetnoun

   a ring of rope used as a wad to hold a cannon ball in place

3. Etymology: [F. gourmette curb, curb chain, fr. gourmer to curb, thump, beat; cf. Armor. gromm a curb, gromma to curb.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grommet

   A grommet is a ring inserted into a hole through thin material, such as fabric. Grommets are generally flared or collared on each side to keep them in place, and are often made of metal, plastic, or rubber. They may be used to prevent tearing or abrasion of the pierced material, to cover sharp edges of the piercing, or both. A small grommet may also be called an eyelet, used on shoes for lacing purposes.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Grommet

   grom′et, n. a ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round, fastening the upper edge of a sail to its stay: a ship-boy. [O. Fr.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grommet

   A ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round; used to fasten the upper edge of a sail to its stay in different places, and by means of which the sail is hoisted or lowered. Iron or wooden hanks have now been substituted. (See HANKS.) Grommets are also used with pins for large boats' oars, instead of rowlocks, and for many other purposes.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grommet

   Consists of a ring of rope-yarn, with two pieces of strong twine tied across at right angles to each other. Grommets are used as wads for cannon. The size of the ring is the full diameter of the bore of the piece, in order that it may fit tight, and stop the windage. They increase the accuracy of fire, and are to be preferred when the object of the wad is merely to retain the projectile in its place, as in firing at a depression. They stop the windage best when placed behind the projectile.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. GROMMET

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Grommet is ranked #125282 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Grommet surname appeared 137 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Grommet.
   
   99.2% or 136 total occurrences were White.

Matched Categories

1. • Fastener

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce grommet?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of grommet in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of grommet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=grommet
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=grommet
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Grommet
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grommet
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grommet
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=grommet
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=grommet
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=grommet
10. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
11. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
12. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=grommet