Grommet
[Noun]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
Among seamen, a ring formed of a
strand of rope laid in three times round; used to
fasten the upper edge of a sail to its stay.
Grommet
[Noun]
Webster's Dictionary 1913
1. 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.
2. A ring of rope used as a
wad to hold a cannon ball in place.
