grommet

UK
/ˈɡrɒmɪt/
US
/ˈɡrɑːmɪt/

Translations

grommetnoun
grommets
pl
UK
/ˈɡrɒmɪt/
US
/ˈɡrɑːmɪt/
The tent had a grommet at each corner for securing it to the ground.
У палатки был люверс в каждом углу для закрепления на земле.
The cable passed through a rubber grommet to prevent chafing.
Кабель проходил через резиновую втулку, чтобы предотвратить износ.
Additional translations
grommetverb
grommeted
Past Simple
grommeted
Past Participle
grommeting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡrɒm.ɪt/
US
/ˈɡrɑː.mɪt/
Transitive verb meaning to attach or reinforce with grommets.
grommetadjective
Used attributively to describe items designed for or containing grommets.

Definitions

grommetnoun
A small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce a hole in fabric or leather.
The tent had grommets along the edges to secure it with ropes.
A young or inexperienced surfer or skateboarder.
The grommet was eager to catch his first wave at the beach.
A small tube surgically inserted into the eardrum to ventilate the middle ear and allow fluid to drain.
After several ear infections, the child had grommets inserted to improve hearing.
grommetverb
To insert or reinforce with a grommet or grommets.
They grommeted the canvas to prevent the holes from tearing.
grommetadjective
Relating to, designed for, or containing grommets.
She bought a grommet curtain to match her décor.