Eyes.
The hole wherein the ring of the Anchor is put, is called the Eye of the Anchor, also the compasse, or ring, which is left of the strap whereunto a block is seased, is called the Eye of the strap.
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The hole wherein the ring of the Anchor is put, is called the Eye of the Anchor, also the compasse, or ring, which is left of the strap whereunto a block is seased, is called the Eye of the strap.