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grommet

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1. grommet - Noun

2. grommet - Verb

Meaning

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.

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Basic useful knots * Alpine butterfly knot for a secure loop in the middle of a rope when the ends aren't free * Bowline for tying a loop in the end of a rope, as around one's waist or to secure a ring or grommet. Source: Internet

At a sufficiently high pressure, the grommet will distort and the insert will blow out of its mounting hole to release pressure. Source: Internet

The primary innovation that slows the deployment of a ram-air canopy is the slider ; a small rectangular piece of fabric with a grommet near each corner. Source: Internet

If the pressure continues to increase, the grommet itself will blow out to release pressure. Source: Internet

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