cringle Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
    eyelet; grommet; grummet; loop.

WordNet


Crin"gle noun
Etymology
Icel. kringla orb; akin to kring around, and to D. kring circle, and to E. cringe, crank.
Definitions
  1. A withe for fastening a gate.
  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.

Webster 1913