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Definition of thimble

thimble

/ˈθɪm.bəl/
thim · ble
Plural:thimbles
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thimble Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, hard, typically pitted cup worn on the finger to protect it and push the needle when sewing.

Example

"She always wore a silver thimble on her middle finger while quilting to protect herself from the sharp needles."

2

A metal or plastic ring with a concave groove on the outside, used to line the eye of a rope to prevent chafing.

Example

"The sailor spliced the heavy rope securely around a galvanized thimble to create a durable loop for the rigging."

• Rhymes for thimble

• Nearby Words

thick-lipped gourami
thicket
thigh
thimble
thimbleberry
thing
thistle

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'thymel', derived from Old English 'þȳmel' (thumb covering or stall), which comes from 'þūma' (thumb) combined with the instrumental or diminutive suffix '-el'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thimble. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thimble
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