Definition of Cringle

1. Noun. Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines.

Exact synonyms: Eyelet, Grommet, Grummet, Loop
Generic synonyms: Fastener, Fastening, Fixing, Holdfast
Derivative terms: Eye, Loop

Definition of Cringle

1. n. A withe for fastening a gate.

Definition of Cringle

1. Noun. (nautical) A short piece of rope, arranged as a grommet around a metal ring, used to attach tackle to a sail etc. ¹

2. Noun. A withe for fastening a gate. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cringle

1. a small loop of rope [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cringle

crines
crinet
crinets
cringe
cringed
cringeling
cringelings
cringemaking
cringer
cringers
cringes
cringeworthy
cringing
cringingly
cringingness
cringle (current term)
cringles
cringy
crinicultural
criniere
crinieres
crinigerous
crinin
crining
crinion
crinis
crinite
crinites
crinitory
crinivirus

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