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Raregrommet
The correct spelling is grommet.
How to pronounce grommet
/ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/
Say it like: Gro-mme-t
The correct spelling is grommet. A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
- 2.A ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round, fastening the upper edge of a sail to its stay.
- 3.(flags) An eyelet at the hoist end of a flag, used to fasten the flag to its halyard.
- 4.A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder or snowboarder.
- 5.A boy serving on a ship.
verb
- 1.To insert a grommet into.
- 2.To fasten using a grommet.
- 3.To apply grommets.
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