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grommet

Best crossword clue

"Reinforcing metal ring"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/Part of speech nounSorted egmmortStarts with GEnds with T1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

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

Word origin

From obsolete French gromette (“curb chain”) (modern spelling gourmette).

Used in a sentence

  • The device takes the form of a guard for the punch presses which are used in grommeting mail bags in the process of manufacture.
  • There was little point in grommeting the hole, since the wrapping was already as rigid and tough as its invisibility permitted.

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