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thimble Tweet Definition of thimble Like Definition of thimble on Facebook
noun 
  1. A pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.
  2. A similarly shaped socket in machinery.
  3. A thimbleful.
  4. (nautical) A ring of metal or rope used in a ship's rigging
Translations: 
  • Dutch: vingerhoed
  • German: Fingerhut
  • Italian: ditale
  • Spanish: dedal
Etymology: Old English íymel, íÈmel, corresponding to thumb + -le.

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