Definition
Definition of cringle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fastenerDated metal ring lining a hole for cordsDated
- The tent's cringle was used to secure the ropes.
2.
sailingDated metal ring or loop on a sail for attaching linesDated
- The sailor secured the rope through the cringle to tighten the sail.
Images of cringle

metal ring lining a hole for cords
Origin of cringle
Middle English, cringle (ring)
Terms with cringle included in their meaning
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reefing
line for hauling reef cringle to the yard
Examples of cringle in a sentence
Each cringle on the sail was reinforced for durability. He checked the cringle for any signs of wear. The cringle was essential for the sail's performance.
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- French:œillet, boucle de voile, ...
- German:Öse, Metallring, ...
- Italian:anello, ...
- Spanish:ojal, ...
- Portuguese:ilhó, argola de vela, ...
- Chinese:金属环, 帆脚索眼, ...
- Japanese:ハトメ, ...
- Arabic:حلقة معدنية, حَلَقَة شِرَاع, ...
- Hebrew:טַבַּעַת, טַבּוּרִית, ...
- Russian:люверс, коуш, ...
- Ukrainian:люверс, коуш, ...
- Hindi:छल्ला, धातु का छल्ला, ...
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