any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
"The jeweler selected a deep red garnet to set in the ring, while the manufacturer used another piece for polishing metal surfaces."
A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.
"The old ship's master inspected the rusted garnet to ensure it could safely lower the heavy crates into the hold."
A tackle for hoisting cargo in or out.
In plain English: A garnet is a type of hard, red gemstone that people often use to make jewelry.
"She wore an elegant ring with a deep red garnet stone on her finger."
Usage: Garnet refers primarily to a hard red mineral commonly cut into gemstones or used as an abrasive material. While the word has technical meanings related to shredding wool or maritime equipment, everyday usage almost exclusively concerns the stone itself.
To shred (twisted wool fiber, rags, etc.) so that it can be reused.
"The spinner carefully garneted the old wool scraps to create fresh yarn."
In plain English: To garnet means to decorate food with colorful toppings, though this is not its most common everyday meaning since it usually refers to the red gemstone or rock instead of an action you take on dishes.
"The chef garnished the steak with fresh parsley before serving it to customers."
Of a dark red colour.
"The garnet-colored sunset painted the sky in deep shades of crimson."
A census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States.
"Residents of Garnet often commute to nearby San Bernardino for work during rush hour."
The word garnet comes from the Old French term for pomegranate red because its deep color resembles that fruit's seeds. It entered English via Middle English as a doublet of the word grenade, which shares the same root but refers to an explosive device or plant seed instead.