Added 10 October 2026 cringle noun Categories: ThingsObscure Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about cringle at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. Related Words: grommeteyeletloopclewcrabcrampetcranzecollarkrabcontlinecurlcrimp Back to today's word