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Word: Ferrule
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: alteration (probably by association with Latin ferrum ‘iron’) of obsolete verrel, from Old French virelle, from Latin viriola, diminutive of viriae ‘bracelets’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɛruːl
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɛrəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a ring or cap, typically a metal one, which strengthens the end of a handle, stick, or tube and prevents it from splitting or wearing.
Short Definition:ring or cap which strengthens end of handle
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