Cringle

[kriŋgl]

Definition

(noun.) fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines.

Checker: Walter--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A withe for fastening a gate.

(n.) 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.

Edited by Francine

Definition

n. a small piece of rope worked into the bolt-rope of a sail and containing a metal ring or thimble.

Edited by Alexander