thimble in Japanese
thimble in Japanese is 指ぬき, 指貫, シンブル — thimble means a small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
thimble in Japanese
指ぬき
Pronounced: yubinuki
(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.
指貫
Pronounced: yubinuki
(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.
シンブル
Pronounced: shinburu
(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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thimble in a sentence
- She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress.
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What is "thimble" in Japanese?
"thimble" in Japanese is 指ぬき, 指貫, シンブル. thimble means: A small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
How do you pronounce 指ぬき?
"thimble" in Japanese is 指ぬき, pronounced "yubinuki".
How do you use "thimble" in a sentence?
Example: "She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress." In Japanese, "thimble" is 指ぬき, 指貫, シンブル.
Are there other ways to say "thimble" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "thimble": 指ぬき, 指貫, シンブル.
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