ferrule

Definizione monolingua

ferrule

ferrule (plural ferrules)

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

   1986. “Lucas withdrew the cane. Its polished ferrule flashed in the lantern glare”. Count Zero. William Gibson

2. A bushing for securing a pipe joint.
3. A metal sleeve placed inside a gutter at the top.
4. In billiards, the plastic band attaching the tip to the cue.
5. In painting, the pinched metal band which holds the bristles of a brush to the shaft.
6. On an ice axe, the metal spike at the end of the shaft.

Definizione dizionario ferrule

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