Grommet ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Grommet ( noun )

1. A small ring of metal, plastic, or rubber, used to reinforce a hole in a thin material or to protect something passing through the hole.
2. An eyelet of a size for lacing a shoe.
3. A ring or eyelet, typically made of metal or rubber, that is inserted into a hole in a piece of material to protect or reinforce the hole.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french gromet, diminutive of grome, from old english grānmete, from grān "gray" + mete "measure".

Examples:

1. The curtains had grommets along the top for hanging.
2. The tent had a grommet at the top for attaching a rope.
3. He laced his shoes through the grommets.
4. The grommet in the sail was used to tie the rope.
5. The grommet in the canvas was used to attach the rope.

(As a verb)

Grommet ( verb )

1. A small ring of metal, plastic, or rubber, used to reinforce a hole in a thin material or to protect something passing through the hole.
2. An eyelet of a size for lacing a shoe.
3. A ring or eyelet, typically made of metal or rubber, that is inserted into a hole in a piece of material to protect or reinforce the hole.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french gromet, diminutive of grome, from old english grānmete, from grān "gray" + mete "measure".

Examples:

1. The curtains had grommets along the top for hanging.
2. The tent had a grommet at the top for attaching a rope.
3. He laced his shoes through the grommets.
4. The grommet in the sail was used to tie the rope.
5. The grommet in the canvas was used to attach the rope.