Associations to the word «Grommet»

Wiktionary

GROMMET, noun. A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
GROMMET, noun. (surfing) (snowboarding) (skateboarding) A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder, or snowboarder.
GROMMET, noun. A circle formed of three-stranded rope.
GROMMET, verb. (transitive) To insert a grommet into.
GROMMET, verb. (transitive) To fasten using a grommet.
GROMMET, verb. (intransitive) To apply grommets.

Dictionary definition

GROMMET, noun. Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines.

Wise words

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