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Thimble vs Thimbled - What's the difference?

thimble | thimbled |

As a noun thimble

is (sewing) a pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.

As an adjective thimbled is

(of a finger or person) wearing a thimble (a cap for the finger, used in sewing).

thimble

English

Noun

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

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    thimbled

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (of a finger or person) Wearing a thimble (a cap for the finger, used in sewing).
  • (of a cable or device) Having a thimble (a thimble-shaped socket).

    • Synonyms

    * (wearing a thimble) bethimbled