thimble

      English

      A thimble.

      Etymology

      From Old English þȳmel, corresponding to thumb +‎ -le.

      Pronunciation

      Noun

      thimble (plural thimbles)

      1. (sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.
      2. A similarly shaped socket in machinery.
      3. A thimbleful.
      4. (nautical) A ring of metal or rope used in a ship's rigging; it is a protection against chafing.

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      Last modified on 17 June 2013, at 23:49