grommet Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
eyelet; grummet; cringle; loop.

F. gourmette curb, curb chain, fr. gourmer to curb, thump, beat; cf. Armor. gromm a curb, gromma to curb.

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.
(Mil.) A ring of rope used as a wad to hold a cannon ball in place.