noun🔗ShareŒilletsA 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 bâche avait plusieurs œillets le long du bord, ce qui nous a permis de l'attacher facilement avec une corde.materialitemtechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCosse-malleA 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. "Le marin a soigneusement attaché la voile au hauban à l'aide de cosses-mâles solides pour s'assurer qu'elle ne se déchire pas avec le vent.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareŒillet(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. "Le drapeau avait plusieurs œillets, ce qui permettait à l'opérateur du mât de hisser facilement le drapeau.nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDébutant, noviceA young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder or snowboarder."The grommets were all excited to try the new skateboarding ramp at the park. "Les débutants étaient tous excités d'essayer la nouvelle rampe de skateboard au parc.sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMousseA boy serving on a ship."In the old sailing days, young grommets learned the ropes by working on ships. "À l'époque de la voile, les jeunes mousses apprenaient les ficelles du métier en travaillant sur les navires.nauticalsailingjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
