thimble in Danish
thimble in Danish is fingerbøl, kovs — thimble means a small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
thimble in Danish
fingerbøl
(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.
kovs
(nautical) A metal ring which a cable or rope intended for attaching to other things is looped around as a protection against chafing.
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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thimble in a sentence
- She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress.
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What is "thimble" in Danish?
"thimble" in Danish is fingerbøl, kovs. thimble means: A small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
How do you use "thimble" in a sentence?
Example: "She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress." In Danish, "thimble" is fingerbøl, kovs.
Are there other ways to say "thimble" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "thimble": fingerbøl, kovs.
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