grommet
grommet Lexical Profile
grommet Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A protective ring or eyelet made of metal, plastic, or rubber inserted into a hole through a thin material to prevent tearing or abrasion of a cord, cable, or line passing through it.
"We threaded the heavy canvas tarp with rope through each brass grommet to secure it against the wind."
British A tiny plastic tube surgically inserted through the eardrum to allow air into the middle ear and prevent fluid accumulation.
"The pediatric specialist recommended fitting a grommet in each ear to resolve the child's recurrent ear infections."
A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder, or snowboarder (informal).
"The local beach was crowded with eager grommets practicing their turns in the shallow surf."
• verb
To furnish, fasten, or reinforce a material with one or more grommets.
"The sailmaker carefully grommeted the corners of the canvas banner before hanging it."
• Rhymes for grommet
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 17th century from obsolete French gromette, denoting a curb of a bridle, which derives from gourmer ('to curb').