Thimbleeye
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thimbleeye is a noun meaning An Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias).
Meaning
An Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias).
More Meanings
- (nautical) A loop at the end of a rope that is protected from chafing by a thimble (metal ring).
Example Sentences
Thimbleeye nuts are installed on through bolt, and pole is protected with curved washers.
July 25, 1887, the schooner Peter Cooper caught 6000 thimbleeye mackerel off Manasquan N. J.
Each end of the runner has a thimble-eye splice , with a strong hook at the end of the standing part.
AT least three clips should be used when making any prepared loop or thimble-eye termination for wire rope, especially for hoisting.
Word Forms
- thimbleeyes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mackerel, scomber, scomberoid, scombrid, scombroid, chub.
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