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a tiny metal donut whose entire job is protecting holes from their own ambitions
sailing originOnce rope rings reinforcing eyelets on ship sails
surf slangMeans a young, eager beginner surfer or skater
cable saviorLines drilled holes so wires don't get sliced
flag dutyHolds flags to poles without tearing the fabric
shoe stapleEvery lace hole on sneakers is technically grommeted