Synonyms for ferrule
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : fer-uh l, -ool |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛr əl, -ul |
Top 10 synonyms for ferrule Other synonyms for the word ferrule
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for ferrule
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