ˈkriŋgəl noun
( -s )
Etymology: Low German kringel, diminutive of kring ring, circle, from Middle Low German kring, krink; akin to Middle High German krinc ring, circle
: a ring or loop for holding or fastening something: as
a. : terret
b. : a thimble, grommet, eyelet, or rope loop worked into or attached to the edge of a sail and used for making fast various ropes and lines