grommet

noun

grom·met | \ ˈgrä-mət ,

ˈgrə-

Definition of grommet

1 : a flexible loop that serves as a fastening, support, or reinforcement

2 : an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening or to insulate or protect something passed through it

Examples of grommet in a Sentence

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Ready-to-wear jeans in the company's Anarke brand run $179-$239; bespoke styles (custom designed to fit your exact shape and preferences, from grommets to pocket placement) start at $400. — Cristina B Bolling, charlotteobserver, "Where to buy jeans in Charlotte? Try these 9 shopper-recommended places," 8 June 2018 Demi Lovato first wore the design on the red carpet at the 2017 InStyle Awards, but added a lilac grommet belt around her waist for a little extra edge and matching purple eye shadow. — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Proud Mom! Kelly Ripa Shares Beautiful Photo of Daughter Lola Consuelos at Prom," 7 June 2018 Inexplicable grommets and laces decorated his white leather pants. — Doug Maccash, NOLA.com, "Aerosmith sings for the years, laughter and tears at Jazz Fest 2018," 5 May 2018 The Voxel8 technology will be able to take a raw piece of textile and print high-resolution, full color imagery, as well as those rubbery grommets that hold the laces, and other structures to give the shoe stiffness. — Scott Kirsner, BostonGlobe.com, "This Somerville startup wants to change the way shoes are made," 20 Apr. 2018 Each shelter comes with a redwood deck, picnic table, and fire pit; family tents have queen beds for you and bunks for the grommets. — Megan Michelson, Outside Online, "7 Adventurous Family Vacations You Can Afford," 16 Apr. 2018 The bottom three stripes have torn free from the grommets. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "After the Storm," 9 Feb. 2018 Products include door and window seals for trucks and cars, bowling pin holders, shock absorber blocks, tubes for heavy equipment, anti-vibration grommets for air conditioning units, elevator door seals, for example. — Linda G. Kramer, cleveland.com, "Timco's move to Berea means room for growth: Community Voices," 7 Feb. 2018 He was wrapped in a malleable, plastic stretcher, with a tangle of ropes laced through grommets at its edges. — Author: John Branch, Anchorage Daily News, "Deliverance from 27,000 feet: The journey home for 2 climbers who perished on Everest," 19 Dec. 2017

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