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Definition of Ferrule
1. Noun. A metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting.
Definition of Ferrule
1. n. A ring or cap of metal put round a cane, tool, handle, or other similar object, to strengthen it, or prevent splitting and wearing.
Definition of Ferrule
1. Noun. A metal band or cap placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting. ¹
2. Noun. A bushing for securing a pipe joint. ¹
3. Noun. A metal sleeve placed inside a gutter at the top. ¹
4. Noun. In billiards, the plastic band attaching the tip to the cue. ¹
5. Noun. In painting, the pinched metal band which holds the bristles of a brush to the shaft. ¹
6. Noun. On an ice axe, the metal spike at the end of the shaft. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ferrule
1. to furnish with a metal ring or cap to prevent splitting [v -RULED, -RULING, -RULES]
Medical Definition of Ferrule
1. A metal band or ring used around the crown or root of a tooth. Origin: corrupted through O. Fr. And Medieval L., fr. L. Viriola, a small bracelet (05 Mar 2000)
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