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grommet

grom·met

UK/ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ US/ˈɡɹʌm.ɪt/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

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Origin

From obsolete French gromette (“curb chain”) (modern spelling gourmette).

Phrases

  • cable grommet
  • drop grommet
  • edge grommet
  • grommet edging
  • grommet press
  • grommet punch
  • surgical grommet

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