cringle Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

Icel. kringla orb; akin to kring around, and to D. kring circle, and to E. cringe, crank.

A withe for fastening a gate.
(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.