Definition
A small, rigid cap worn on the finger to protect it while sewing, typically made of metal or plastic with a dimpled surface to grip the needle.
Example Usage
She slipped the thimble onto her middle finger before threading the needle.
Origin
From Old English 'thymel,' from 'thumb' plus the suffix '-el,' literally meaning 'thumb thing.'
Fun Fact
Ornamental thimbles have been collected since the Victorian era, and some rare silver thimbles are worth thousands of dollars to collectors.
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