thimble
Thimble (noun) means a small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing. Example: “She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress.”
How to use thimble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small finger-cap used in sewing to protect your finger and push the needle.
Word forms
thimbled past tense, thimbles plural, thimbles singular
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She slipped a _____ onto her finger before hemming the dress.
Etymology
From Old English þȳmel, related to "thumb" — originally a covering for the thumb.
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What does “thimble” mean?
The word “thimble” means a small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing. In plain terms, a small finger-cap used in sewing to protect your finger and push the needle.
How do you pronounce “thimble”?
“Thimble” is pronounced THIHMBL (/ˈθɪmb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “thimble” in a sentence?
Here is “thimble” used in a sentence: “She slipped a thimble onto her finger before hemming the dress.”
What part of speech is “thimble”?
“Thimble” is a noun.
Where does the word “thimble” come from?
The word “thimble” comes from Old English. From Old English þȳmel, related to "thumb" — originally a covering for the thumb.