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grummet
grum·met G0290700 (grŭm′ĭt)n. Variant of grommet.grummet (ˈɡrʌmɪt) n (Mechanical Engineering) another word for grommetgrom•met (ˈgrɒm ɪt, ˈgrʌm-) also grummet n., v. -met•ed, -met•ing. n. 1. any of various rings or washers, esp. one used as an insulator or gasket or as an eyelet protecting material where a rope passes. 2. a ring of rope or wire used to secure sails, oars, etc. 3. a washer or packing for sealing joints between sections of pipe. 4. a metal-bound eyelet in cloth, sometimes used decoratively, as on a garment. v.t. 5. to fasten with a grommet. [1620–30; < obsolete French gromette curb of bridle, of uncertain orig.] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | grummet - fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or linescringle, grommet, loop, eyeletfastening, holdfast, fastener, fixing - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place |
grummet
grommet, grummet1. a ring of rubber or plastic or a metal eyelet designed to line a hole to prevent a cable or pipe passed through it from chafing 2. a ring of rope hemp used to stuff the gland of a pipe joint 3. Med a small tube inserted into the eardrum in cases of glue ear in order to allow air to enter the middle ear 4. Austral informal a young or inexperienced surfer grommet grommet A metal or plastic eyelet which provides a reinforced hole for attachment.Gruiformes
Gruiformes the avian order which contains the cranes, bustards, rails and hemipodes.grummet
Synonyms for grummetnoun fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or linesSynonymsRelated Words- fastening
- holdfast
- fastener
- fixing
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