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noun
A short piece of rope, arranged as a grommet around a metal ring, used to attach tackle to a sail etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A withe for fastening a gate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To fasten or attach with a cringle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: eyelet, loop, grommet, grummet
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
History
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Across languages
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