noun🔗ShareArandelasA reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet."The tarp had several grommets along the edge so we could easily tie it down with rope. "La lona tenía varias arandelas a lo largo del borde para que pudiéramos atarla fácilmente con una cuerda.materialitemtechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGuardacabosA ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round, fastening the upper edge of a sail to its stay."The sailor carefully attached the sail to the stay using strong grommets to ensure it wouldn't tear in the wind. "El marinero fijó cuidadosamente la vela al estay utilizando guardacabos fuertes para asegurar que no se rasgara con el viento.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOjales(flags) An eyelet at the hoist end of a flag, used to fasten the flag to its halyard."The flag had several grommets, allowing the flagpole operator to easily hoist it. "La bandera tenía varios ojales, lo que permitía al operador del asta izarla fácilmente.nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrincipiante, novatoA young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder or snowboarder."The grommets were all excited to try the new skateboarding ramp at the park. "Los principiantes estaban todos emocionados de probar la nueva rampa de skateboarding en el parque.sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrümeteA boy serving on a ship."In the old sailing days, young grommets learned the ropes by working on ships. "En los viejos tiempos de la navegación, los jóvenes grumetes aprendían el oficio trabajando en los barcos.nauticalsailingjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
