Definition of grummet Grummet

grum•met

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

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grummet (Noun)
Alternative spelling of grommet.

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grummet
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.
grummet
See GROMMET.

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