Definition of grommet Grommet

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We found 10 definitions of grommet from 8 different sources.

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What does grommet mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
grommet - fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
  cringle, eyelet, loop, grummet
  holdfast, fastener, fastening, fixing restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • grommet (n.)
    A ring formed by twisting on itself a single strand of an unlaid rope; also, a metallic eyelet in or for a sail or a mailbag. Sometimes written grummet.
  • grommet (n.)
    A ring of rope used as a wad to hold a cannon ball in place.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • grommet
    grom′et, n. a ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round, fastening the upper edge of a sail to its stay: a ship-boy. [O. Fr.]

Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️

  • grommet
    daillot, a sort of small wreath, formed of a strand of rope, and used to fasten the upper edge of a stay-sail to its respective stay, in different places. By means of the grommets, the sail is accordingly hoisted or lowered, i. e. drawn up or down upon its stay, in the same manner as a curtain is extended or drawn along upon its rod, by the assistance of rings. See also the article HANK.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • grommet
    A ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round; used to fasten the upper edge of a sail to its stay in different places, and by means of which the sail is hoisted or lowered. Iron or wooden hanks have now been substituted. (See HANKS.) Grommets are also used with pins for large boats' oars, instead of rowlocks, and for many other purposes.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • grommet
    Consists of a ring of rope-yarn, with two pieces of strong twine tied across at right angles to each other. Grommets are used as wads for cannon. The size of the ring is the full diameter of the bore of the piece, in order that it may fit tight, and stop the windage. They increase the accuracy of fire, and are to be preferred when the object of the wad is merely to retain the projectile in its place, as in firing at a depression. They stop the windage best when placed behind the projectile.

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  • grommet, verb, present, 1st person singular of grommet (infinitive).
  • grommet, verb (infinitive).
  • grommet, noun, singular of grommets.

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