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grommets

/ˈɡrɒmɪts/ /ˈɡrʌmɪts/

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noun

Ösen, Tüllen

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

Examples :

"The tarp had several grommets along the edge so we could easily tie it down with rope. "

Die Plane hatte mehrere Ösen am Rand, so dass wir sie leicht mit Seilen befestigen konnten.

material item technical building

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noun

Kauschen

A ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round, fastening the upper edge of a sail to its stay.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully attached the sail to the stay using strong grommets to ensure it wouldn't tear in the wind. "

Der Seemann befestigte das Segel sorgfältig mit starken Kauschen an der Stange, um sicherzustellen, dass es im Wind nicht reißt.

nautical sailing technical

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noun

Öse, Ringöse

(flags) An eyelet at the hoist end of a flag, used to fasten the flag to its halyard.

Examples :

"The flag had several grommets, allowing the flagpole operator to easily hoist it. "

Die Flagge hatte mehrere Ösen, wodurch der Flaggenmastbetreiber sie leicht hissen konnte.

nautical sailing part

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noun

Anfänger, Neuling

A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder or snowboarder.

Examples :

"The grommets were all excited to try the new skateboarding ramp at the park. "

Die Anfänger waren alle aufgeregt, die neue Skateboardrampe im Park auszuprobieren.

sport entertainment

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noun

Schiffsjunge

A boy serving on a ship.

Examples :

"In the old sailing days, young grommets learned the ropes by working on ships. "

In den alten Segeltagen lernten Schiffsjungen die Seemannskunst, indem sie auf Schiffen arbeiteten.

nautical sailing job