grommet

grommet has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 7.

Definitions

• n.. A ring formed by twisting on itself a single strand of an unlaid rope; also, a metallic eyelet in or for a sail or a mailbag. Sometimes written grummet.
• n.. A ring of rope used as a wad to hold a cannon ball in place.
• n.. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines