Inglefield clip

English

Etymology

After the person who invented it in the 1890s, Edward Fitzmaurice Inglefield.

Noun

Inglefield clip (plural Inglefield clips)

1. A double chain-link clip which is opened and closed by alignment of the chamfered gaps in each. Often used for flag halyards and jib sheets.

Synonyms

• Brummel hook
• sister clip