Thimble
Pronunciation: /ˈθɪmbəl/
Thimble (noun)
- A small metal or plastic cap worn on a finger to protect it while sewing.
- A tiny cup used to measure small amounts of liquid, often in cooking or chemistry.
Examples
- She wore a thimble to protect her finger while sewing.
- A thimble helps prevent needle pricks during stitching.
Common collocations: wear a thimble, protective thimble, thimble size, thimble of liquid, tiny thimble