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1. (n.) cringle
an eye or grommet on the boltrope of a sail to which a line is attached.
Etymology: (1620–30; < LG kringel=kring circle +-el dim. suffix; c. ME Cringle (in place names), ON kringla circle)
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1. (noun) cringle, eyelet, loop, grommet, grummet
fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
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1. (noun) cringle
a withe for fastening a gate
2. (noun) cringle
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
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