δακτυλήθρα — meaning in English

English meaning

• thimble noun A small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.

Senses

δακτυλήθρα is used for these senses in English:

• thimble (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.
• thimble As much as fills a thimble (sense 1); a thimbleful.

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