Ferrule
11ferrule — /fer euhl, oohl/, n., v., ferruled, ferruling. n. 1. a ring or cap, usually of metal, put around the end of a post, cane, or the like, to prevent splitting. 2. a short metal sleeve for strengthening a tool handle at the end holding the tool. 3. a …
12ferrule — noun a) A metal band or cap placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting. 1986. “Lucas withdrew the cane. Its polished ferrule flashed in the lantern glare”. Count Zero. b) A bushing for securing a pipe …
13ferrule — [17] Despite appearances, ferrule ‘metal cap on the end of a stick’ has no etymological connection with Latin ferrum ‘iron’, although its present form has been heavily influenced by it. It is an alteration of an earlier virolle, which was… …
14ferrule — , ferule A ferrule is a metal cap or band used to strengthen a tool, as with the metal piece that attaches the brush to the handle of a paintbrush. A ferule is a ruler or stick used for punishment …
15ferrule — [[t]fe̱ruːl, AM r(ə)l[/t]] ferrules N COUNT A ferrule is a metal or rubber cap that is fixed onto the end of a stick or post in order to prevent it from splitting or wearing down. [FORMAL] …
16ferrule — /ˈfɛrul / (say feroohl), / rəl/ (say ruhl) noun 1. a metal ring or cap put round the end of a post, stick, handle, etc., for strength or protection. 2. (in steam boilers) a bush for expanding the end of a flue. –verb (i) (ferruled, ferruling) 3.… …
17ferrule — [17] Despite appearances, ferrule ‘metal cap on the end of a stick’ has no etymological connection with Latin ferrum ‘iron’, although its present form has been heavily influenced by it. It is an alteration of an earlier virolle, which was… …
18ferrule — noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English virole, from Anglo French, from Latin viriola, diminutive of viria bracelet, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish fiar oblique Date: 1611 1. a ring or cap usually of metal put around a slender shaft (as …
19ferrule — n. [L. dim. viria, bracelet] (NEMATA) A ring or bushing making a tight joint between the odontostyle and odontophore …
20ferrule — A metal band or ring used around the crown or root of a tooth. [corrupted through O. Fr. and Medieval L., fr. L. viriola, a small bracelet] …
