ferrule

ferrule

top to bottom: household paintbrush, round paintbrush, and cosmetic brush

fer·rule

 (fĕr′əl)

n.

1. A metal ring or cap placed around a pole or shaft for reinforcement or to prevent splitting.

2. A bushing used to secure a pipe joint.

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[Alteration (influenced by Latin ferrum, iron) of Middle English verrele, from Old French virole, from Latin viriola, little bracelet, diminutive of viriae, bracelets; see wei- in Indo-European roots.]

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fer′rule v.

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ferrule

(ˈfɛruːl; -rəl) or

ferule

n

1. (Mechanical Engineering) a metal ring, tube, or cap placed over the end of a stick, handle, or post for added strength or stability or to increase wear

2. (Mechanical Engineering) a side opening in a pipe that gives access for inspection or cleaning

3. (Mechanical Engineering) a bush, gland, small length of tube, etc, esp one used for making a joint

vb

(Mechanical Engineering) (tr) to equip (a stick, etc) with a ferrule

[C17: from Middle English virole, from Old French virol, from Latin viriola a little bracelet, from viria bracelet; influenced by Latin ferrum iron]

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fer•rule

(ˈfɛr əl, -ul)

n.

1. a ring, cap, or sleeve, usu. of metal, put around the end of a post, cane, tool, or the like, to prevent splitting.

2. a bushing or adapter holding the end of a tube and inserted into a hole in a plate in order to make a tight fit.

[1605–15; alter. of verrel, verril, late Middle English virole < Middle French < Latin viriola=viri(a) bracelet + -ola -ole¹]

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ferrule

Past participle: ferruled
Gerund: ferruling

Imperative

ferrule

ferrule

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

ferrule - a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting collet cap - something serving as a cover or protection

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Translations

ferrule

[ˈferuːl] N → regatón m, contera f

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ferrule

n (of umbrella, cane) → Zwinge f, → Ring m

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ferrule

[ˈfɛruːl] n → puntale m

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