Definition of Thimble

1. Noun. As much as a thimble will hold.

Exact synonyms: Thimbleful
Generic synonyms: Containerful

2. Noun. A small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container.
Generic synonyms: Cap, Container

Definition of Thimble

1. n. A kind of cap or cover, or sometimes a broad ring, for the end of the finger, used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle through the material. It is usually made of metal, and has upon the outer surface numerous small pits to catch the head of the needle.

Definition of Thimble

1. a cap used to protect the fingertip during sewing [n -S]

Medical Definition of Thimble

1. 1. A kind of cap or cover, or sometimes a broad ring, for the end of the finger, used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle through the material. It is usually made of metal, and has upon the outer surface numerous small pits to catch the head of the needle. 2. Any thimble-shaped appendage or fixure. Specifically: A tubular piece, generally a strut, through which a bolt or pin passes. A fixed or movable ring, tube, or lining placed in a hole. A tubular cone for expanding a flue; called ferrule in England. 3. A ring of thin metal formed with a grooved circumference so as to fit within an eye-spice, or the like, and protect it from chafing. Origin: OE. Thimbil, AS. Mel, fr. Ma a thumb. 56. See Thumb. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thimble

thigh pad
thigmesthesia
thigmotaxes
thigmotaxis
thigmotropism
thigmotropism
thigmotropisms
thigs
thilk
thill
thill
thiller
thillers
thills
thimble (current term)
thimble (current term)
thimbleberries
thimbleberry
thimbleberry
thimbled
thimbleeye
thimbleful
thimblefuls
thimblerig
thimblerigged
thimblerigger
thimbleriggers
thimblerigging
thimblerigs
thimbles

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