thimble

Definition of Thimble in English :

1. thimble, thimbleful

as much as a thimble will hold

2. thimble

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Thimble

noun

1.

a cap of metal, plastic, etc, used to protect the end of the finger when sewing

2.

any small metal cap resembling this

3. nautical

a loop of metal having a groove at its outer edge for a rope or cable, for lining the inside of an eye

4. short for thimbleful

noun

1.

a small cap of metal, plastic, etc. worn as a protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing

2.

anything like this; esp., a grooved, metal ring inserted in a loop of rope or in a sail's rope hole to prevent wear

n.

1. A hard, usually pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.

2. Any of various tubular sockets or sleeves in machinery.

3. Nautical

a. A metal ring fitted in an eye of a sail to prevent chafing.

b. A metal ring around which a rope splice is passed.