ferrule

[US]/'feruːl/
[UK]/'fɛrəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a metal ring or band; a protective metal sleeve
vt. to fit with a metal ring or band
Word Forms
Pluralferrules
Third Person Singularferrules

Phrases & Collocations

rubber ferrule

crimping ferrule

cable ferrule

Example Sentences

The ferrule on the pencil fell off.

She replaced the old ferrule with a new one.

The ferrule on the umbrella broke in the wind.

The artist used a ferrule to secure the paintbrush to the handle.

The ferrule on the walking stick was worn out from use.

She tightened the ferrule on the fishing rod before casting the line.

The ferrule on the microphone stand was loose and needed tightening.

The ferrule is an important part of the golf club's design.

He accidentally bent the ferrule on the screwdriver while working.

The ferrule at the end of the cane helped prevent slipping on smooth surfaces.

Real-world Examples

" I believe it did, sir; does the ferrule stand, sir? "

Source: Moby-Dick

Come, come, you old Smut, there, bear a hand, and let's have that ferrule and buckle-screw; I'll be ready for them presently.

Source: Moby-Dick

" Bravo" ! he cried, and hammered the ferrule of his stick upon the pavement.

Source: Lonely Heart (Part 1)

Now Mr. Davis had declared limes a contraband article, and solemnly vowed to publicly ferrule the first person who was found breaking the law.

Source: "Little Women" original version

She frowned at this tiny defacement, and with an air of annoyance scraped it away, using the ferrule of her cane an act of fastidious proprietorship.

Source: Lonely Heart (Part 1)

" Ha ha ha, " said Eleseus himself at that; but he went in to his mother, and got her to give him an old thimble, filed off the end, and made quite a fine ferrule.

Source: The Growth of the Earth (Part 1)

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