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GROMMET
GROMMET, (bague, daillot, Fr.) a sort of small wreath, formed of a strand of rope, and used to fasten the upper edge of a stay-sail to it's respective stay, in different places. By means of the grommets, the sail is accordingly hoisted or lowered, i.e. drawn up or down upon it's stay, in the same manner as a curtain is extended or drawn along upon it's rod, by the assistance of rings. See also the article HANK.
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© Derived from Thomas Cadell's new corrected edition, London: 1780, page 141, 2003
Prepared by Paul Turnbull
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