DICT.TW Dictionary Taiwan

 crin·gle /ˈkrɪŋgəl/
 索眼,索圈

 Crin·gle n.
 1. A withe for fastening a gate.
 2. Naut. An iron or pope thimble or grommet worked into or attached to the edges and corners of a sail; -- usually in the plural.  The cringles are used for making fast the bowline bridles, earings, etc.
 ◄ ►

 cringle
      n : fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole
          to permit the attachment of cords or lines [syn: eyelet,
           loop, grommet, grummet]