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
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One will sew the blue field of stars to the short stripe, and other puts on the heading and grommet.
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Inside the bar, the sound of the wind clanging the metal flag grommets against the poles is muted but always present.
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With grommets, metallics and cutouts, the classic style gets an upgrade for spring.
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On a roll: Added grommets turn a paintbrush holder into a ready-to-hang space-saver.
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Sources: AIT Art paintbrush holder, $16; and General Tools grommet kit with twelve 1/2-inch grommets, $8, amazon.com.
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The Chuck Modern takes a few more chances than the Chuck II, streamlining the silhouette by ditching the metal grommets and rubber toe cap and, most crucially, putting the whole thing on top of a funky, slightly bubbly Phylon bottom.
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Those long, rectangular panels have grommets for hanging up room partitions, and once the structure is complete, volunteers can throw up partitions for different operating rooms, including heat or AC.
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Origin and Etymology of grommet
obsolete French gormette curb of a bridle
GROMMET Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of grommet for English Language Learners
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: a metal or plastic ring that is used to strengthen a small hole in a piece of cloth or leather
GROMMET Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of grommet for Students
: a metal or plastic ring to strengthen or protect a small hole
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