GROMMETED

Etymology

Adjective

grommeted (not comparable)

Having grommets.

The grommeted drop cloth didn't tear where it was tied down.

Source: Wiktionary


GROMMET

Grom"met, n. Etym: [F. gourmette curb, curb chain, fr. gourmer to curb, thump, beat; cf. Armor. gromm a curb, gromma to curb.]

1. 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.

2. (Mil.)

Definition: A ring of rope used as a wad to hold a cannon ball in place.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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