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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