Meaning
A wooden or metal pin, short rod, crosspiece or similar, fixed transversely in the eye of a rope or chain to be secured to any other loop, ring, or bight, e.g. a sea painter to a lifeboat.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Of uncertain origin. Possible alteration of tug (“to pull”) + -le
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: