thimble

[ThimĀ·ble]

One of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it

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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.

Noun
a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container

Noun
as much as a thimble will hold


n.
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.

n.
Any thimble-shaped appendage or fixure.

n.
A tubular piece, generally a strut, through which a bolt or pin passes.

n.
A fixed or movable ring, tube, or lining placed in a hole.

n.
A tubular cone for expanding a flue; -- called ferrule in England.

n.
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.


Thimble

Thim"ble , n. [OE. thimbil, AS. mel, fr. ma a thumb. 'fb56. 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.

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.

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Usage Examples

What I know about poker, you can fit into a thimble with room left over, but I'm learning.

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