thimble
Translation
thimble
Examples
She used a thimble to protect her finger.
She used a thimble to protect her finger.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) thimble a small cap to protect the finger during sewing She used a thimble to protect her finger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none common)
Etymology
From Old English 'þȳmel', a derivative of 'thumb'.
Memory Tips
It looks like a tiny 'symbol' you put on your finger. Or think of it as a 'thumb bell'.