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grommet

 (n): fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
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7 months ago sionnach said:

Mrs Simpson's pet name for her abdicating Windsor.

7 months ago reesetee said:

I love Gromit. :-)

7 months ago SonofGroucho said:

Not to be confused with Gromit.

about 1 year ago trivet said:

or the hickey doo where sweatshirt strings come out of the hood.

about 1 year ago uselessness said:

The plastic ring in a hole that protects cables running through the hole, as well as reinforces the hole itself. If that doesn't make sense, check a nearby desk, bookcase, or other piece of office furniture. It'll likely have one, or two.

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