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GRUMMET

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does grummet mean? 

GRUMMET (noun)
  The noun GRUMMET has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: GRUMMET used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


GRUMMET (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

cringle; eyelet; grommet; grummet; loop

Hypernyms ("grummet" is a kind of...):

fastener; fastening; fixing; holdfast (restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place)


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