ferrules

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plural of ferrule
ferrule
A bushing for securing a pipe joint
ferrule
A metal sleeve placed inside a gutter at the top
ferrule
The metal tip on an umbrella
ferrule
{n} a ring put at the end of a flick
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A protective metal cap on the end of a cane or a tool handle
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The threaded knob that holds a lampshade in place
ferrule
Metal tubes used to keep roof gutters open Long nails (ferrule spikes) are driven through these tubes and hold the gutters in place along the fascia of the home
ferrule
On an ice axe, the metal spike at the end of the shaft
ferrule
an often metal cap attached to the end of a slender shaft for strength or to prevent splitting
ferrule
A ferrule is a metal or rubber cap that is fixed onto the end of a stick or post in order to prevent it from splitting or wearing down. a piece of metal or rubber put on the end of a stick to make it stronger (verrel (15-19 centuries) (influenced by ferrum ), from viriola )
ferrule
A metal band at either end of the grip used to secure the leather or wire wraps Also used as a decoration
ferrule
{i} ring shaped reinforcement; metal cap placed on the end of a shaft to protect it (i.e. on the end of an umbrella, cane, etc.)
ferrule
In billiards, the plastic band attaching the tip to the cue
ferrule
- A ring that is compressed to make a vacuum tight seal in a compression type fitting
ferrule
1 The metal tip on an umbrella
ferrule
custom machined round connector May be straight cylinder or stepped outside DIA Please specify size of ferrule when possible
ferrule
a metal cylinder placed over a hose end to affix the fitting to the hose See braid sleeve, interlocking ferrule, and sleeve
ferrule
Metal band or socket in which the terminal of a wire or wire rope is fastened securely (32)
ferrule
A ring or band arounda pipe's shank Commonly seen materials for pipe ferrules are acrylic, silver, horn and bone
ferrule
A component with a precise capillary which holds a fiber in place and aids in its alignment The typical ferrule has an OD of 2 5mm, and a capillary of about 126 microns Singlemode versions normally carry tolerances on OD, ID and concentricity of one micron or less The material of choice since the late 80s has been tetragonal zirconia with a grain size less than 0 5 microns
ferrule
a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
ferrule
Same as arm mount The metal fittings on both ends of a crystal arm These fittings hold the crystal piece
ferrule
a small metal sleeve placed inside a gutter at the top A spike is nailed through the gutter into the fastening board The ferrule acts as a spacer in the gutter to maintain its original shape
ferrule
(illustrated)
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The ferrule of a paint brush is the metal part which holds the hairs of the paint brush in The hairs of the brush are often held in place with glue, which melts when hot tap water is applied to it For this reason, it is important to only clean brushes in cold or warm water when using acrylic paints
ferrule
A metal or plastic fitting that slips over the end of a run of cable housing to provide a solid base for the end of the housing Rim eyelet
ferrule
A metal sleeve used as a spacer to keep gutter from being beat up when secured to fascia with spikes
ferrule
A metal band or cap placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting
ferrule
Normally a metal cap attached to the end of a slender shaft for strength or to prevent splitting
ferrule
A small alignment tube attached to the end of the fiber and used in connectors Generally made of stainless steel, alumina, or zirconia, used to confine and align the stripped end of a fiber
ferrule
Small plastic collar put on shaft next to the clubhead which promotes a transition from the shaft to the clubhead A ferrule is mainly for asthetic purposes
ferrule
Metal shoe fitted at end of lance or pike staff
ferrule
Metal cover piece for the lavatory overflow opening
ferrule
In painting, the pinched metal band which holds the bristles of a brush to the shaft
ferrule
A sleeve used on hose connections to grip and secure a fitting to the hose or tube
ferrule
The sleeve used to form an eye termination in steel wire rope The ferrule is pressed onto the rope under great pressure from a hydraulic press Can be made from aluminium alloy, copper or steel Submitted by Piers from London, UK
ferrule
A ring or cap of metal put round a cane, tool, handle, or other similar object, to strengthen it, or prevent splitting and wearing
ferrule
A compressible tubular fitting that is compressed onto a probe inside a compression fitting to form a gas-tight seal
ferrule
A tube housed within a connector, in which the central bore contains and aligns the fibre
ferrule
A bushing for expanding the end of a flue to fasten it tightly in the tube plate, or for partly filling up its mouth
ferrules

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    Etymology

    [ 'fer-&l ] (noun.) 1611. alteration of Middle English virole, from Middle French, from Latin viriola, diminutive of viria bracelet, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish fiar oblique.
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