Cringle
[kring-guh l] /ˈkrɪŋ gəl/
noun, Nautical.
1.
an eye or grommet formed on the boltrope of a sail to permit the attachment of lines.
/ˈkrɪŋɡəl/
noun
1.
an eye at the edge of a sail, usually formed from a thimble or grommet
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