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Ferrule vs Ferruled - What's the difference?

ferrule | ferruled |

As a noun ferrule

is a metal band or cap placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting.

As an adjective ferruled is

having a ferrule.

ferrule

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A metal band or cap placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting.
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  • A bushing for securing a pipe joint.
  • A metal sleeve placed inside a gutter at the top.
  • In billiards, the plastic band attaching the tip to the cue.
  • In painting, the pinched metal band which holds the bristles of a brush to the shaft.
  • On an ice axe, the metal spike at the end of the shaft.
  • ferruled

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having a ferrule