ferrule
The definition of a ferrule is a metal ring or cap placed on the end of something to secure the end, or a short tube for tightening a joint.
(noun)An example of a ferrule is a cap at the end of a cane.
See ferrule in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a metal ring or cap put around the end of a cane, tool handle, etc. to prevent splitting or to give added strength
- Mech. a short tube or bushing for tightening a joint
Origin: formerly verrel < ME & OFr virole, iron ring on a staff < L viriola, dim. of viriae, bracelets, via Celt < IE *weir-, wire, twisted work (> wire) < base *wei-, to bend, twist > L viere, to twist, bind around; sp. altered after L ferrum, iron
See ferrule in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A metal ring or cap placed around a pole or shaft for reinforcement or to prevent splitting.
- A bushing used to secure a pipe joint.
Origin:
Origin: Alteration (influenced by Latin ferrum, iron)
Origin: of Middle English verrele
Origin: , from Old French virole
Origin: , from Latin viriola, little bracelet
Origin: , diminutive of viriae, bracelets; see wei- in Indo-European roots
.Related Forms:
- ferˈrule verb
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ferrule
top: household paintbrush
center: round paintbrush
bottom: cosmetic brush
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