noun a small hole or ring in the edge or corner of a sail to which a rope is attached
In maritime terminology, a cringle is a small hole or grommet in a sail or a piece of canvas, typically reinforced with metal, through which a rope or line can be passed to secure or manipulate the sail.
In outdoor recreation, a cringle may refer to a small metal ring or loop used for securing equipment or gear, such as tents or tarps.
In crafts and DIY projects, cringles can be used as decorative elements or functional attachments in sewing, leatherworking, or other creative endeavors.
In nautical writing, a cringle refers to a loop or grommet made in a sail to hold a line or to reinforce a point where strain is applied.
A sailmaker uses cringles to attach lines to sails, providing points for rigging and control mechanisms.
A marine engineer may refer to cringles in the context of rigging and sail design for ships and boats.