Antonyms for ferrule

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fer-uh l, -ool

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛr əl, -ul

whole

Definition of ferrule

Origin : "metal cap on a rod," 1610s, ferule, earlier verrel (early 15c.), from Old French virelle, from Latin viriola "bracelet," diminutive of viriae "bracelets," from a Gaulish word (cf. Old Irish fiar "bent, crooked"); spelling influenced by Latin ferrum "iron."

As in stick : noun pole, often wooden

Example sentences :

He advised me to laugh at the ruler, the ferrule, and the rod.
Extract from : « Percival Keene » by Frederick Marryat

It should be beaten in very slowly until it fits the ferrule.
Extract from : « Elements of Plumbing » by Samuel Dibble

The ferrule will look black when this happens and will thus be recognized.
Extract from : « Elements of Plumbing » by Samuel Dibble

A flat pan is laid on the bench and the ferrule stood upon it.
Extract from : « Elements of Plumbing » by Samuel Dibble

This method of tinning the ferrule will spoil the wiping solder.
Extract from : « Elements of Plumbing » by Samuel Dibble

Now the lead pipe that has previously been prepared is fitted into the ferrule.
Extract from : « Elements of Plumbing » by Samuel Dibble

Take some rosin and put it on the exposed part of the ferrule.
Extract from : « Elements of Plumbing » by Samuel Dibble

The lead must be attached to the ferrule by means of a wiped joint.
Extract from : « Elements of Plumbing » by Samuel Dibble

Its ferrule followed lightly on the path, squealing at his heels.
Extract from : « Ulysses » by James Joyce

"Nothing hollow about this, at any rate," he said, after examining the ferrule closely.
Extract from : « Christopher Quarles » by Percy James Brebner

Synonyms for ferrule

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