ferrule (redirected from ferrel)

fer·rule  (frl) 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. [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.] ferrule v.

ferrule top: household paintbrush center: round paintbrush bottom: cosmetic brush

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ferrule, ferule [ˈfɛruːl -rəl]

n

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

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

vb

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

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

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

Translations

ferrule [ˈferuːl] N → regatón m, contera f

ferrule

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

ferrule [ˈfɛruːl] n → puntale m

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ferrule [ˈfɛruːl] n → puntale m