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thimble

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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 [′thim·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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Besides, she had a silver thimble at home, and a brass one would do for her work.
Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
This was a great shock to her, but she felt she could not explain without shaming him, so with charming delicacy she gave Peter a thimble which happened to be in her pocket, and pretended that it was a kiss.
The Little White Bird by Barrie, James Matthew View in context
"Ay, very glad," said the younger man, who was looking at Maggie's silver thimble and other small matters that had been taken from her pocket.
The Mill on the Floss by Eliot, George View in context
 
 
 
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