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(), n.[F. gourmette curb, curb chain, fr. gourmer to curb, thump, beat; cf. Armor. gromm a curb, gromma to curb.] 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. (Mil.) A ring of rope used as a wad to hold a cannon ball in place. スポンサード リンク
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