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thimble in Russian

thimble in Russian is напёрсток, вту́лка, му́фта — thimble means a small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.

thimble in Russian

напёрсток
noun
Pronounced: napyorstok
вту́лка
noun
Pronounced: vtulka
(technology) A socket in machinery shaped like a thimble.
му́фта
noun
Pronounced: mufta
(technology) A socket in machinery shaped like a thimble.
ко́уш
noun
Pronounced: koush
(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?

  1. 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 Russian?

"thimble" in Russian is напёрсток, вту́лка, му́фта. thimble means: A small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.

How do you pronounce напёрсток?

"thimble" in Russian is напёрсток, pronounced "napyorstok".

How do you use "thimble" in a sentence?

Example: "She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress." In Russian, "thimble" is напёрсток, вту́лка, му́фта.

Are there other ways to say "thimble" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "thimble": напёрсток, вту́лка, му́фта, ко́уш.

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