ferrule

ferrule
Thimble Thim"ble, n. [OE. thimbil, AS. ??mel, fr. ??ma a thumb. [root]56. See {Thumb}.] 1. A kind of cap or cover, or sometimes a broad ring, for the end of the finger, used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle through the material. It is usually made of metal, and has upon the outer surface numerous small pits to catch the head of the needle. [1913 Webster]

2. (Mech.) Any thimble-shaped appendage or fixure. Specifically: (a) A tubular piece, generally a strut, through which a bolt or pin passes. (b) A fixed or movable ring, tube, or lining placed in a hole. (c) A tubular cone for expanding a flue; -- called {ferrule} in England. [1913 Webster]

3. (Naut.) A ring of thin metal formed with a grooved circumference so as to fit within an eye-spice, or the like, and protect it from chafing. [1913 Webster]


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  • ferrule — ferrule, ferule Ferrule, also spelt ferrel, is the ring or cup used to strengthen the end of a walking stick or umbrella, and is derived from Latin ferrum meaning ‘iron’. A ferule, also spelt ferula, is a flat implement formerly used for beating… …   Modern English usage

  • ferrule — [fer′əl, fer′o͞ol΄] n. [formerly verrel < ME & OFr virole, iron ring on a staff < L viriola, dim. of viriae, bracelets, via Celt < IE * weir , wire, twisted work (> WIRE) < base * wei , to bend, twist > L viere, to twist, bind… …   English World dictionary

  • Ferrule — Fer rule (f[e^]r r[i^]l or f[e^]r r[.u]l; 277), n. [Formerly verrel, F. virole, fr. L. viriola little bracelet, dim. of viriae, pl., bracelets; prob. akin to viere to twist, weave, and E. withe. The spelling with f is due to confusion with L.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • ferrule — metal cap on a rod, 1610s, ferule, earlier verrel (early 15c.), from O.Fr. virelle, from L. viriola bracelet, dim. of viriae bracelets, from a Gaulish word (Cf. O.Ir. fiar bent, crooked ); spelling influenced by L. ferrum iron …   Etymology dictionary

  • ferrule — ► NOUN 1) a ring or cap which strengthens the end of a handle, stick, or tube. 2) a metal band strengthening or forming a joint. ORIGIN Old French virelle, from Latin viriae bracelets …   English terms dictionary

  • Ferrule — A ferrule (a corruption of Latin viriola small bracelet, under the influence of ferrum iron. ) is a name for types of metal objects, generally used for fastening, joining, or reinforcement. They are often narrow circular rings of metal, or less… …   Wikipedia

  • ferrule —    The metal or plastic device that that aligns and anchors paintbrush bristles or hairs in an adhesive. The ferrule is attached to the handle by crimping or by binding wires. The ferrule pictured here has a brassy color. (pr. fe rool) …   Glossary of Art Terms

  • ferrule — UK [ˈferuːl] / US [ˈfeˌrul] noun [countable] Word forms ferrule : singular ferrule plural ferrules a piece of metal or rubber fixed to the end of a stick or post to prevent it from being damaged …   English dictionary

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