cringle
/ˈkrɪŋɡ(ə)l
/noun Sailing
A ring of rope containing a thimble, for another rope to pass through.Along that edge of the sail there will be a series of cringles, or large stainless grommets....
- The Shearwater has three sets of cringles numbered 1, 2, and 3 from the bottom up.
- To make it easier to use the hooks, you can lash two stainless steel rings through the cringles at each tack reef location.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Low German kringel, diminutive of kring 'ring'.