grummet

American  

[gruhm-it] / ˈgrʌm ɪt /

noun

1. grommet.

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grummet British  

/ ˈɡrʌmɪt /

noun

1. another word for grommet

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Example Sentences

Over the peg, however, is previously placed a loose grummet, to which the bait is fastened, and a false roof placed over all to hide the line.

From Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 2 by Parry, William Edward, Sir

There was also one grummet of round-shot at every gun, besides the racks being filled.

From Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast by Cooper, James Fenimore

This example was followed by the rest: Seeing this, Pat secured several about his neck, and then getting into his grummet he descended.

From The Three Admirals by Wells, J.R.

Accordingly, acting under his directions I placed myself within the bight, and tucking it well up under my arm-pits, slid the grummet up the trunk as high as it would go.

From The Congo Rovers A Story of the Slave Squadron by Schonberg, J.

Beneath the flange of each disc, a grummet of spun yarn and white lead is placed, so as to make a steam tight joint when the nuts are screwed home.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua