Thimble

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈθɪmbÉ™l/Rhymes: -ɪmbÉ™l

Origin

From Old English þȳmel, corresponding to thumb + -le.

Full definition of thimble

Noun

1. (sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.
2. A similarly shaped socket in machinery.
3. A thimbleful.
4. (nautical) A ring of metal or rope used in a ship's rigging; it is a protection against chafing.