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grommet

grom.met \'gra:m-*t, 'gr*m-\ n [perh. fr. obs. F gormette curb of a bridle] 
   1: a flexible loop that serves as a fastening, support, or reinforcement  
   2: an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening or to ins 
   ulate or protect something passed through it