thimble
/ˈθɪmbl/noun
1- a metal or plastic cap with a closed end, worn to protect the finger and push the needle in sewing顶针, 针箍。
1.1
- a short metal tube or ferrule套筒; 套管。
1.2
- Nautical a metal ring, concave on the outside, around which a loop of rope is spliced【航海】索端嵌环, 索眼环。
词源
Old English thȳmel 'finger-stall' （see THUMB, -LE1）.