About The Word Thimble

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Thimble

Thimble Meaning & Definition
Thimble Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Thimble?

[n] a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
[n] as much as a thimble will hold

Synonyms | Synonyms for Thimble: thimbleful

Related Terms | Find terms related to Thimble:

See Also | cap | container | containerful

Thimble In Webster's Dictionary

\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. 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. 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.

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