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thimble in Spanish

thimble in Spanish is dedal, dedo, guardacabo — thimble means a small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.

thimble in Spanish

dedal
noun
(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.
dedo
noun
(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.
guardacabo
noun
(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 Spanish?

"thimble" in Spanish is dedal, dedo, guardacabo. 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 Spanish, "thimble" is dedal, dedo, guardacabo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "thimble": dedal, dedo, guardacabo.

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