cringle

Noun
Synonyms: eyeletloopgrommetgrummet

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or linesSynonyms: eyeletloopgrommetgrummet
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Cringle \Crin"gle\ (kr[i^][ng]"g'l), n. [Icel. kringla orb; akin to kring around, and to D. kring circle, and to E. cringe, crank.]

1.A withe for fastening a gate. [1913 Webster]

2.(Naut.) An iron or pope thimble or grommet worked into or attached to the edges and corners of a sail; -- usually in the plural. The cringles are used for making fast the bowline bridles, earings, etc. [1913 Webster]

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