Meaning & Definition of word "Thimble"
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Thimble
/ˈθɪm.bəl/
noun:
- 1. A small cup, usually made of metal or plastic, that is worn over the fingertip to protect it while sewing.
- Example: She slipped the thimble onto her finger before starting to hand-stitch the fabric.
- 2. A small device for protecting a finger when pushing a needle through fabric.
- Example: The tailor reached for his thimble when he began to work on the delicate silk.
- 3. An object or tool used in various other contexts, often implying something that is small and protective.
- Example: The children used thimbles as cups during their playful tea party.
Etymology
Middle English thimble, from Old English þimbel, diminutive of þimb, meaning 'to thimble, to cover'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thimbleful:
A small amount that fills a thimble; a tiny quantity.
to thimble:
To finish a sewing project quickly and sloppily; to rush through work.
Related Words
sewing:
The act of making or repairing clothes or other items using needle and thread.
needle:
A small, slender tool with a pointed end for sewing.
fabric:
Material, typically produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers.