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thimble
1. any small metal cap resembling this
2. Nautical a loop of metal having a groove at its outer edge for a rope or cable, for lining the inside of an eye

thimble [′thimĀ·bəl]
(computer science)
A cone-shaped, rotating printing element on an impact printer having character slugs around the perimeter and a hammer that drives the appropriate slug forward to print the impression on paper.

thimble
thimble, 1
1. A protective sleeve of metal which passes through the wall of a chimney to hold the end of a stovepipe or smoke pipe.
2. The socket or bearing attached to an escutcheon plate in which the end of the knob shank rotates.


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John Berry, of Thimbler Road, Canley, Coventry, was last seen at his home on July 30.
Owen of Willenhall Lane, Binley, Coventry and Mr Darren Simmonds of Thimbler Road, Canley, Coventry
John Berry has not been seen since he left his house in Thimbler Road, Canley, on Wednesday, July 30.
 
 
 
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