noun
a small hole or ring in the edge or corner of a sail to which a rope is attached
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The sailor expertly tied the cringle to secure the sail to the mast.
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Can you help me with this cringle? I'm not sure how to tie it correctly.
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I really need to get my cringle game on point before the next sailing trip.
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The cringle of responsibility weighed heavily on his mind as he made the difficult decision.