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- [kring-guh l]
- /ˈkrɪŋ gəl/
- /ˈkrɪŋɡl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kring-guh l]
- /ˈkrɪŋ gəl/
Definitions of cringle word
- noun cringle an eye at the edge of a sail, usually formed from a thimble or grommet 3
- noun cringle a small loop or ring of rope or metal on the edge of a sail, through which a line may be run for fastening the sail 3
- noun cringle an eye or grommet formed on the boltrope of a sail to permit the attachment of lines. 1
- noun cringle A ring of rope formed in the edge of a sail and containing a thimble, for another rope to pass through. 1
- noun cringle (nautical) A short piece of rope, arranged as a grommet around a metal ring, used to attach tackle to a sail etc. 0
- noun cringle A withe for fastening a gate. 0
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Origin of cringle
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Low German kringel, equivalent to kring circle + -el diminutive suffix; cognate with Middle English Cringle (in place-names), Old Norse kringla circle
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Parts of speech for Cringle
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cringle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cringle usage trend in Literature
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