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grommet

/ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ /ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt/

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noun

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

Examples :

"I used a grommet to reinforce the hole in my backpack where the headphone cord goes through, so it wouldn't tear anymore. "

material item building technical part

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noun

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 threaded the rope through the grommet on the sail, securing it firmly to the stay before hoisting it up. "

nautical sailing part

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noun

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

Examples :

"The flag was attached to the pole using a rope threaded through the grommet. "

nautical sailing technical

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noun

A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder or snowboarder.

Examples :

"Even though he's just a grommet, Kai can already do some impressive tricks on his skateboard. "

sport entertainment person

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noun

A boy serving on a ship.

Examples :

"The captain barked orders, and the young grommet scurried to adjust the sails. "

nautical sailing military job person

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verb

To insert a grommet into.

Examples :

""He used a special tool to grommet the tarp, reinforcing the holes so the rope wouldn't tear it." "

technical industry building

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verb

To fasten using a grommet.

Examples :

"I grommeted the tarp to the wooden frame to keep the rain out of the garden. "

technical technology machine

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verb

To apply grommets.

Examples :

"The seamstress grommeted the edges of the new curtains to give them a finished look. "

technical industry machine work