grommeted

grom·met

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grom-it]
- /ˈgrɒm ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grom-it]
- /ˈgrɒm ɪt/

Definitions of grommeted word

noun grommeted Machinery. any of various rings or eyelets of metal or the like. an insulated washer of rubber or plastic, inserted in a hole in a metal part to prevent grounding of a wire passing through the hole. 1
noun grommeted Nautical. a ring or strop of fiber or wire; becket. a ring having a thickness of three strands, made by forming a loop of a single strand, then laying the ends around the loop. a ring of fiber used as a seal or gasket, as under the head of a bolt. 1
noun grommeted a washer or packing for sealing joints between sections of pipe. 1
noun grommeted Military. a stiff ring of rubber or metal inside the top of a service cap, designed to keep the top of the cap stretched flat. 1
noun grommeted a metal-bound eyelet in cloth, sometimes used decoratively, as on a garment. 1
verb with object grommeted to fasten with a grommet. 1

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Origin of grommeted

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30, grommet is from the obsolete French word gromette curb of bridle < ?

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Parts of speech for Grommeted

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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grommeted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

grommeted usage trend in Literature

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