grommet vs hitch

grommet

noun
  • A ring formed of a single strand of rope, laid in three times round, fastening the upper edge of a sail to its stay. 

  • A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet. 

  • A boy serving on a ship. 

  • An eyelet at the hoist end of a flag, used to fasten the flag to its halyard. 

  • A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder, or snowboarder. 

verb
  • To apply grommets. 

  • To insert a grommet into. 

  • To fasten using a grommet. 

hitch

noun
  • Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope. 

  • A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer. 

  • A large Californian minnow, Lavinia exilicauda. 

  • A problem, delay or source of difficulty. 

  • A sudden pull. 

  • A period of time spent in the military. 

  • A hidden or unfavorable condition or element. 

verb
  • To strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere. 

  • To attach, tie or fasten. 

  • To pull with a jerk. 

  • To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched. 

  • To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling. 

  • To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded. 

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