Cringle Definition

krĭnggəl
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.
Webster's New World

A withe for fastening a gate.

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Noun

Singular:
cringle
Plural:
cringles

Origin of Cringle

  • Low German kringel diminutive of kring ring from Middle Low German

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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