Found 2 items, similar to cringle.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: cringle cringle n : fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines [syn: eyelet, loop, grommet, grummet]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Cringle 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]