they are called cringles. Sometimes field workers refer to them as grunyons.

Maritime use

Traditionally, rope grommets have been widely used on sailing ships in a variety of ways. They have been utilized as chest handles or on row boats as a soft oar lock. They are a rope ring that is made by first disassembling the rope then re-weaving the strands to the desired size.

Use in electrical equipment

For cable protection

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