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ferrule
n. ring shaped reinforcement; metal cap placed on the end of a shaft to protect it (i.e. on the end of an umbrella, cane, etc.)


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Ferrule
A ferrule (a corruption of Latin viriola "small bracelet," under the influence of ferrum "iron.") is a name for types of metal objects.Most consist of a circular clamp used to hold together and attach fiberswires or posts.Examples of such ferrules:On a two-piece kayak paddle, the part that connects the two ends together.In a brush the ferrule binds the bristles or hair to the handle. On an ice axe, the metal spike at the end of the shaftThe metal ring which is crimped to hold the eraser in place on pencils with an attached eraserThe metal ring which holds a chisel blade's tang to the handleIn fiber optic terminations, glass or plastic fibers are bonded to precision ferrules and polished for splitting or connecting two fibers togetherIn restorative dentistry, margin of a cast crown that stabilizes root-canal treated teethIn golf, a plastic sleeve that adorns the bottom of most steel and graphite shafts just above the club head hosel. Originally designed to protect the shaft from damaging vibrations, it is now used mainly for aesthetic purposesIn musical instruments, a metal band used to prevent the ends of wooden instruments from splitting. Also the semi-circular metal band that holds the fibers in place on the frogs of bows for violin family instruments.Compression fittings for attaching tubing (piping) commonly have ferrules in them.A swaged termination type for wire ropeCap at the end of a cane.In pool and billiards, the portion of a cue that tops the shaft and to which the leather tip is bonded; historically made of ivory, now typically made of phenolic resinIn fishing, the male and female joints that join one section of a rod to the next is known as the ferrule.
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ferrule
Noun
1. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
(synonym) collet
(hypernym) cap


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ferrule
1.The metal tip on an umbrella
2. The threaded knob that holds a lampshade in place
3. A protective metal cap on the end of a cane or a tool handle

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