grummet

grum·met

G0290700 (grŭm′ĭt)n. Variant of grommet.

grummet

(ˈɡrʌmɪt) n (Mechanical Engineering) another word for grommet

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.]

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Noun

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

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, 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

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grommet A metal or plastic eyelet which provides a reinforced hole for attachment.

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also grummet

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noun fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

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