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GROMMET

 Dictionary entry overview: What does grommet mean? 

GROMMET (noun)
  The noun GROMMET has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: GROMMET used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


GROMMET (noun)


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Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

cringle; grommet; grummet; loop; eyelet

Hypernyms ("grommet" is a kind of...):

fastener; fastening; fixing; holdfast (restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place)


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