noun. A boy or young man in service; an apprentice; a ship-boy.

noun. Nautical, a ring of rope used for various purposes, made from a strand laid three times round its own central part formed into a loop of the desired size.

noun. In machinery, a ring or eyelet of metal, etc.

noun. Same as grommet.

noun. Alternative form of grommet.

""I'm catching on, though, uncle Dwight -- don't you see?" cried his nephew, and amid a shout of laughter Mr. Malcolm released the boy's gromet from the bucket-bail, remarking, "Catching on's the word, sir!" as he marked up a large 2 opposite the lad's name."

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