ferrule
IPA: fɛrˈuɫ
noun
- A band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting.
- (specifically, climbing) The metal spike at the end of the shaft of an ice axe.
- A band holding parts of an object together.
- A bushing for securing a pipe joint.
- A metal sleeve placed inside a gutter at the top.
- (billiards) The plastic band attaching the tip to the cue.
- (painting) The pinched metal band which holds the bristles of a paintbrush or the eraser of a pencil to the shaft.
verb
- (transitive) To equip with a ferrule.
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Examples of "ferrule" in Sentences
- The jewel is located on axis of a ferrule.
- A ferrule construction for a golf flagstick.
- A single crimping ferrule can be used if desired.
- The rearward portion of the ferrule houses a bushing.
- The ferrules accommodate terminal prongs of a utensil.
- The first ferrule is connected to the lower wall of the enclosure.
- The metal band used to mate the eraser with pencil is called a ferrule.
- A cylindrical part of the ferrule extends along the neck and engages the lip.
- The ferrule joint comprises a ferrule integral with one end of a first shaft.
- The outer conductor of the coaxial cable is inserted through a serrated ferrule.
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