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grummet

grummet

9.9
A small metal ring that makes a hole stronger so a rope can pass through
  • noun
  • /ˈɡrʌmɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ojal
  • The canvas cover was secured with cords threaded through each grummet.

Examples

  • Without a proper grummet, the rope quickly frayed against the sharp edge of the hole.

  • The sailor inserted a grummet into the sail.

  • Sailmakers attached a grummet to reinforce the eyelet at the sail's corner.

  • These grummets are essential for securing the lines.

  • Sailmakers attached a grummet to reinforce the eyelet at the sail's corner.

  • The canvas cover was secured with cords threaded through each grummet.

  • Without a proper grummet, the rope quickly frayed against the sharp edge of the hole.

Synonyms

grommet
vsgrummet
4 8.1

A small metal or plastic ring that makes a hole in fabric stronger for a cord

is limited to metal rings reinforcing small holes for attaching lines
eyelet
vsgrummet
2 5.6

A small reinforced hole for threading a cord or rod

is the metal ring used to make and strengthen that hole for cords
cringle
vsgrummet
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A metal ring fixed in a sail to hold or pass a rope

is a general metal ring used to reinforce small holes for cords

Surface Forms

grummet singular
grummets plural

Etymology

Grummet comes from old sailing language where a small thing or ship's helper was called a gromet, and sailors began to use the name for the little metal ring in a sail. So a grummet is like a small 'helper' that protects the rope as it passes through a hole.