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grommets

/ˈɡrɒmɪts/ /ˈɡrʌmɪts/

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noun

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. "

material item technical building

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

nautical sailing technical

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

nautical sailing part

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noun

A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder or snowboarder.

Examples :

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

sport entertainment

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noun

A boy serving on a ship.

Examples :

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

nautical sailing job