Ferrule
21ferrule — fer|rule [ˈferu:l, ˈferəl US ˈferəl] n technical [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: verrel (15 19 centuries) (influenced by Latin ferrum iron ), from Latin viriola small band worn around the arm ] a piece of metal or rubber put on the end of a stick to… …
22ferrule — fer|rule [ fe,rul ] noun count a piece of metal or rubber attached to the end of a stick or post to prevent it from being damaged …
23ferrule — ferule …
24ferrule — fer·rule || feruËl n. ring shaped reinforcement; metal cap placed on the end of a shaft to protect it (i.e. on the end of an umbrella, cane, etc.) …
25ferrule — [ fɛru:l, fɛr(ə)l] (also ferrel) noun a ring or cap which strengthens the end of a handle, stick, or tube. ↘a metal band strengthening or forming a joint. Origin C17: alt. (prob. by assoc. with L. ferrum iron ) of obs. verrel, from OFr. virelle,… …
26ferrule — noun (C) a piece of metal or rubber put on the end of a stick to make it stronger …
27ferrule — fer·rule …
28ferrule — fer•rule [[t]ˈfɛr əl, ul[/t]] n. 1) bui a ring, cap, or sleeve, usu. of metal, put around the end of a post, cane, tool, or the like, to prevent splitting 2) bui a bushing or adapter holding the end of a tube and inserted into a hole in a plate… …
29ferrule — 1. The metal tip on an umbrella 2. The threaded knob that holds a lampshade in place 3. A protective metal cap on the end of a cane or a tool handle …
30ferrule — A cap (cylindrical metal piece with a hole at each end) attached to the end of the cable outer housing to protect the cable housing from fraying …
