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thimble/ˈθimb(ə)l/n. 1 a metal or plastic cap, usu. with a closed end, worn to protect the finger and push the needle in sewing (由金属或塑料制成的、在缝纫中保护手指并用来推针的)顶针，针箍 2 Mech. a short metal tube or ferrule etc. 【机】金属套管(或套筒) 3 Naut. a metal ring concave on the outside and fitting in a loop of spliced rope to prevent chafing 【海】(安在绳子接头上防止磨损的)金属索眼环，索端嵌环 [Old English thyˉmel (as THUMB, -LE1)] |