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cringle definition

crin·gle (kriŋ′gəl)

noun

a small loop or ring of rope or metal on the edge of a sail, through which a line may be run for fastening the sail

Etymology: ME < ON kringla, circle, or MDu kringel, ring, both ult. < IE base *ger-: see cradle

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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