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grommet
 grommetgrom·met G0276700 (grŏm′ĭt) also grum·met (grŭm′-)n.1. a. A reinforced eyelet, as in cloth or leather, through which a fastener may be passed.b. A small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce such an eyelet.2. Nautical A loop of rope or metal used for securing the edge of a sail to its stay.
[Probably from obsolete French gromette, gormette, chain joining the ends of a bit, from Old French, from gourmer, to bridle.]grommet (ˈɡrɒmɪt) or grummetn1. (Mechanical Engineering) 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 chafing2. (General Engineering) a ring of rope hemp used to stuff the gland of a pipe joint3. (Surgery) med a small tube inserted into the eardrum in cases of glue ear in order to allow air to enter the middle ear4. (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) informal Austral a young or inexperienced surfer[C15: from obsolete French gourmette chain linking the ends of a bit, from gourmer bridle, of unknown origin]grom•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.] Grummet, Grommet a ring of rope or metal resembling an eyelet, as in a sail.Examples: grummet of sooty vapour, 1881.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  grommet - fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or linescringle, grummet, loop, eyeletfastening, holdfast, fastener, fixing - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place |
Translationsgrommet
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[′gräm·ət] (engineering) A metal washer or eyelet. A piece of fiber soaked in a packing material and used under bolt and nut heads to preserve tightness. (ordnance) Device made of rope, plastic, rubber, or metal to protect the rotating band of projectiles. grommet  grommet A metal or plastic eyelet which provides a reinforced hole for attachment.grommet
grommet [grom´et] a tube inserted through the tympanic membrane for drainage of the middle ear.grommet See Tympanostomy tube. grommet A tube, shaped so as to be retained in a hole, being narrower in the centre than at the ends. Tiny plastic grommets are used to secure and maintain drainage of the middle ear, through the eardrum, in cases of ‘glue ear’ (secretory OTITIS MEDIA).
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Synonyms for grommetnoun 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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