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Definition of thimble - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
quantityvery small measured amount used for liquids
- He drank only a thimble of wine.
2.
sewingsmall cap to protect finger while sewing
- She wore a thimble to avoid pricking her finger.
3.
maritimeTECH. metal ring for rope protection against chafingTECH.
- The sailor used a thimble to secure the rope.
Images of thimble
small cap to protect finger while sewing
Expressions with thimble
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having the form of a small rounded cap
The building had a thimble-shaped dome.
Origin of thimble
Old English, thymel (thumbstall)
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Examples of thimble in a sentence
A thimble of oil was enough to grease the pan. She always kept a thimble in her sewing kit. The antique thimble was a collector's item. A thimble was essential for the rigging process. They used a thimble to prevent rope wear.
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- French:dé à coudre, manchon, ...
- German:Fingerhut, Kausche, ...
- Italian:ditale, redancia, ...
- Spanish:dedal, guardacabos, ...
- Portuguese:dedal, cocão, ...
- Chinese:小口, 顶针, ...
- Japanese:ほんの少し, 指ぬき, ...
- Arabic:رَشْفَة, كُشْتُبَان, ...
- Hebrew:אֶצְבָּעוֹן, טְבַעַת לַחֶבֶל, ...
- Russian:напёрсток, наперсток, ...
- Ukrainian:наперсток, коуш, ...
- Hindi:थिम्बल भर, सिलाई टोपी, ...
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