thimble in Chinese
thimble in Chinese is 顶针 — thimble means a small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
thimble in Chinese
顶针
Pronounced: dǐng zhēn
(sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.
What does "thimble" mean?
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noun A small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
"She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress."
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- She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress.
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What is "thimble" in Chinese?
"thimble" in Chinese is 顶针. thimble means: A small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
How do you pronounce 顶针?
"thimble" in Chinese is 顶针, pronounced "dǐng zhēn".
How do you use "thimble" in a sentence?
Example: "She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress." In Chinese, "thimble" is 顶针.
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