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Word: Thimble
Speech Type: Noun
Old English thȳmel ‘fingerstall’ (see thumb, -le)
ˈθɪmbl
a small metal or plastic cap with a closed end, worn to protect the finger and push the needle in sewing.
Short Definition:small metal or plastic cap with closed end, worn to protect finger and push needle in sewing
a short metal tube or ferrule.
Short Definition:short metal tube or ferrule
a metal ring, concave on the outside, around which a loop of rope is spliced.
Short Definition:metal ring, concave on outside
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