grommet

grom·met | \ ˈgrä-mət

How to pronounce grommet (audio)

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How to pronounce grommet (audio)

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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

Recent Examples on the Web Inside, the black rubber grommet that linked the two halves of the generator’s shaft was tearing itself apart. — Andy Greenberg, Wired, "How 30 Lines of Code Blew Up a 27-Ton Generator," 23 Oct. 2020 Plus the wire grommet in the back will keep your cords organized and tangle free. — Popular Science, "Narrow desks that can turn any corner into a comfortable workspace," 13 Oct. 2020 Tie the end of the remaining cord to the middle grommet of the tarp over the ridgeline (F). — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, "Wild Fires," 9 Jan. 2017 Weaving over and under the rod, grommet curtains have larger, softer ripples. — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, "A Complete Guide to All the Best Types of Curtains," 7 Feb. 2020 The nylon shorts feature an elastic drawstring waistband, a buttoned back pocket, vented hems, and metal drainage grommets. — Dan Q. Dao, Condé Nast Traveler, "11 Best Men’s Swim Trunks to Wear This Summer," 12 May 2020 Neither end of the charger will fit through a standard-size desk grommet. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "OnePlus 8 Pro review—The best flagship of 2020, even if it is more expensive," 14 Apr. 2020 How restaurants can get a free banner For a limited time at MouseGraphics, restaurants can get one 6' x 2' banner per location, with grommets already in the corners for easy installation. — Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, "Here are 2 ways metro Phoenix restaurants can get free advertising during coronavirus," 3 Apr. 2020 This process includes precise grommet hole drilling technology that can drill straight holes at the 5- and 7 o’clock areas—the only company to achieve this, Laduca says. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "Tennis Racket Technology Is Way More Elaborate Than You Think," 21 Jan. 2020

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“Grommet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grommet. Accessed 23 Jan. 2021.

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