Grommet
noun
A metal or plastic ring used to strengthen an eyelet or hole in fabric or leather.
The banner had a grommet on each corner for easy hanging.
Often appears as...
- metal grommet
- plastic grommet
noun
In surgery, it is a plastic or tube inserted into a hole in body, like in the eardrum, to keep it open for medical reasons.
The doctor placed a grommet in the patient's eardrum to improve their hearing.
Often appears as...
- ear grommet
- surgical grommet
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A young person who is very skilled in surfing or skateboarding.
Despite his age, the young grommet was already making waves in the surfing community.
Often appears as...
- surfing grommet
- skateboarding grommet
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A metal or plastic ring used to strengthen an eyelet or hole in fabric or leather.
The banner had a grommet on each corner for easy hanging.
Often appears as...
- metal grommet
- plastic grommet
noun
In surgery, it is a plastic or tube inserted into a hole in body, like in the eardrum, to keep it open for medical reasons.
The doctor placed a grommet in the patient's eardrum to improve their hearing.
Often appears as...
- ear grommet
- surgical grommet
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A young person who is very skilled in surfing or skateboarding.
Despite his age, the young grommet was already making waves in the surfing community.
Often appears as...
- surfing grommet
- skateboarding grommet
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Reinforcement Use
A grommet strengthens material, preventing tearing around holes used for hooks or strings.
Place a grommet where the shoelace exits to stop the fabric from ripping.
Pro Tip 2/3Practical Object
Grommets are practical and often seen in everyday items like tarps, shoes, and curtains.
I bought curtains with grommets for easy sliding on the rod.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Decorative
Though they can be stylish, a grommet's primary function is utility, not decoration.
Use a grommet for the tent's ropes, not for looks.
Pro Tip 1/3Reinforcement Use
A grommet strengthens material, preventing tearing around holes used for hooks or strings.
Place a grommet where the shoelace exits to stop the fabric from ripping.
Pro Tip 2/3Practical Object
Grommets are practical and often seen in everyday items like tarps, shoes, and curtains.
I bought curtains with grommets for easy sliding on the rod.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Decorative
Though they can be stylish, a grommet's primary function is utility, not decoration.
Use a grommet for the tent's ropes, not for looks.
Pro Tip 1/3Reinforcement Use
A grommet strengthens material, preventing tearing around holes used for hooks or strings.
Place a grommet where the shoelace exits to stop the fabric from ripping.
Pro Tip 2/3Practical Object
Grommets are practical and often seen in everyday items like tarps, shoes, and curtains.
I bought curtains with grommets for easy sliding on the rod.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Decorative
Though they can be stylish, a grommet's primary function is utility, not decoration.
Use a grommet for the tent's ropes, not for looks.
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what's this okay did you notice how he lower the head right that is already showing you how he went in there okay i'ma grommet B yeah looking like a big bear oh I know it shoulders up right the
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