# grommet

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ · frequency rank #84,321

## Definitions
1. A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
2. A ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round, fastening the upper edge of a sail to its stay.
3. An eyelet at the hoist end of a flag, used to fasten the flag to its halyard.
4. A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder, or snowboarder.
5. A boy serving on a ship.

## Etymology
From obsolete French gromette (“curb chain”) (modern spelling gourmette).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/grommet