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thimble

/ˈθɪm.bəl/

Translations

thimblenoun

thimbles

/ˈθɪm.bəl/

She used a thimble to protect her finger while sewing.

Она использовала наперсток, чтобы защитить палец во время шитья.

Synonyms

finger stall

sewing thimble

protective cap

thimbleadjective

/ˈθɪm.bəl/

Attributive use before a noun to denote relation to or shape of a thimble.

thimblenoun

A small protective cap that fits over the fingertip, used in sewing to push the needle through fabric.

She wore a thimble on her finger to avoid pricking herself while sewing.

A grooved metal or plastic fitting inserted into the loop of a rope or wire cable to protect it from chafing and maintain its shape.

The rigger placed a stainless-steel thimble in the eye splice of the wire rope.

A small amount or quantity, often used metaphorically.

He only had a thimble of knowledge about the subject, but he was eager to learn more.

thimbleadjective

Relating to, shaped like, or functioning as a thimble; very small.

The botanist collected a thimble sample of pollen for analysis.