grummeting
/ˈɡrʌmɪtɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of installing or using grommets (reinforced eyelets or rings) in material such as fabric, leather, or metal.
- The sailmaker spent the afternoon grummeting the edges of the canvas.
- He learned the skill of grummeting during his apprenticeship at the shipyard.
- Proper grummeting is essential for making durable tarpaulins.