CRINGLE
\kɹˈɪŋɡə͡l], \kɹˈɪŋɡəl], \k_ɹ_ˈɪ_ŋ_ɡ_əl]\
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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.
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By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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Acquired Meningomyeloceles
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