🇬🇧🇪🇸 grommet - ojal metálico : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "grommet" ("ojal metálico"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A grommet is a small ring, usually made of metal, rubber, or plastic, that is placed inside a hole to protect it. You often see grommets in things like shoes where the shoelaces go through, curtains where the hooks go, or desks where computer cables pass. The grommet keeps the hole from tearing or wearing out and helps the rope, lace, or wire slide through smoothly without getting damaged.
I told my friend the grommet is the bodyguard of the hole, and now he salutes every time he walks past it.
My shoelace tried to chew the shoe, but the grommet stepped in and said, “Not on my watch.”
The flag flapped wildly, but the grommet kept calm and clung to the pole like a brave little circle hero.
A grommet is just a hole’s way of saying, “I like jewelry.”
Grommets are often used in shoes, sails, and flags because their strong little rings help stop holes from ripping bigger.
On the windy pier she felt a tug and saw the sail's grommet tear. She found a spare grommet, pushed it into the frayed hole, and threaded the rope through the new grommet. The repaired grommet held as the wind pulled. She laughed, loudly, clapping hands, grateful the grommet worked.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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