Ferrule

Quick meaning: Ferrule is a noun meaning A band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting.

Meaning

A band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting.

More Meanings

1. A band holding parts of an object together.
2. (transitive) To equip with a ferrule.

Example Sentences

I employed a practical boiler smith, who expanded and ferruled the tubes.

Lucas withdrew the cane. Its polished ferrule flashed in the lantern glare.

Once inside the shop he took the line and cut the bad end off and with that done, he attempted to ferrule the cut end.

He walked on, waiting to be spoken to, trailing his ashplant by his side. Its ferrule followed lightly on the path, squealing at his heels.

Word Forms

• ferrules
• ferruling
• ferruled

Synonyms for ferrule

Depending on context, synonyms include virl, collet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include collet, clamp, band, bushing, bracket, tie.

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