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Grommet

//ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
  2. 2
    fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines wordnet
  3. 3
    A ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round, fastening the upper edge of a sail to its stay.
  4. 4
    An eyelet at the hoist end of a flag, used to fasten the flag to its halyard.
  5. 5
    A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder, or snowboarder. slang
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  1. 6
    A boy serving on a ship.
Verb
  1. 1
    To insert a grommet into. transitive

    "The device takes the form of a guard for the punch presses which are used in grommeting mail bags in the process of manufacture."

  2. 2
    To fasten using a grommet. transitive
  3. 3
    To apply grommets. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From obsolete French gromette (“curb chain”) (modern spelling gourmette).

Etymology 2

From obsolete French gromette (“curb chain”) (modern spelling gourmette).

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