thimble in Finnish
thimble in Finnish is sormustin, fingerpori, sormustimellinen — thimble means a small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
thimble in Finnish
sormustin
(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.
fingerpori
(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.
sormustimellinen
As much as fills a thimble (sense 1); a thimbleful.
kaussi
(nautical) A metal ring which a cable or rope intended for attaching to other things is looped around as a protection against chafing.
koussi
(nautical) A metal ring which a cable or rope intended for attaching to other things is looped around as a protection against chafing.
silmuri
(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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- She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress.
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What is "thimble" in Finnish?
"thimble" in Finnish is sormustin, fingerpori, sormustimellinen. 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 Finnish, "thimble" is sormustin, fingerpori, sormustimellinen.
Are there other ways to say "thimble" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "thimble": sormustin, fingerpori, sormustimellinen, kaussi, koussi, silmuri.
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