ferrule
or fer·ule
[ fer-uhl, -ool ]
/ ˈfɛr əl, -ul /
noun
verb (used with object), fer·ruled, fer·rul·ing.
to furnish with a ferrule.
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ferrovanadium, ferrozirconium, ferrugination, ferruginous, ferruginous duck, ferrule, ferrum, ferry, ferryboat, ferry bridge, ferryman
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British Dictionary definitions for ferrule
ferrule
ferule
/ (ˈfɛruːl, -rəl) /
noun
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
a side opening in a pipe that gives access for inspection or cleaning
a bush, gland, small length of tube, etc, esp one used for making a joint
verb
(tr) to equip (a stick, etc) with a ferrule
Word Origin for 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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