Associations to the word «Cringle»

Wiktionary

CRINGLE, noun. (nautical) A short piece of rope, arranged as a grommet around a metal ring, used to attach tackle to a sail etc.
CRINGLE, noun. A withe for fastening a gate.

Dictionary definition

CRINGLE, noun. Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines.

Wise words

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Leo Tolstoy