Found 2 items, similar to grommet.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: grommet grommet n : fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines [syn: cringle, eyelet, loop, grummet]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Grommet Grommet \Grom"met\, n. [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. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mil.) A ring of rope used as a wad to hold a cannon ball in place. [1913 Webster]