thimble

1. 1.

   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.

   一种有凹痕的、通常为金属的杯状指套,戴在指尖,用于缝纫时推针穿过布料。

2. 2.

   as much as a thimble will hold

   顶针能容纳的量

3. 3.

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

   一顶针之量；极少量。

4. 4.

   a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container

   缝纫时保护手指的小金属帽；也可用作小容器

5. 5.

   An object which resembles a thimble (sense 1) in shape or size.

   形状或大小与顶针相似的物体。

6. 6.

   A metal ring which a cable or rope intended for attaching to other things is looped around as a protection against chafing.

   金属环,套在待连接的缆绳或绳索上以防磨损。

7. 7.

   A ring- or tube-shaped component such as a ferrule.

   环形或管状部件,如金属箍。

顶针能容纳的量；一顶针之量；极少量。；缝纫时保护手指的小金属帽；也可用作小容器；形状或大小与顶针相似的物体。；金属环,套在待连接的缆绳或绳索上以防磨损。

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