Grommet

['grɒmɪt] or ['grɑmɪt]

Definition

(n.) A ring formed by twisting on itself a single strand of an unlaid rope; also, a metallic eyelet in or for a sail or a mailbag. Sometimes written grummet.

(n.) A ring of rope used as a wad to hold a cannon ball in place.

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Definition

n. a ring formed of a single strand of rope laid in three times round fastening the upper edge of a sail to its stay: a ship-boy.

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