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ferrulefer‧rule /ˈferuːl, ˈferəl $ ˈferəl/ noun [countable] technical ferruleOrigin: 1600-1700 verrel (15-19 centuries) (influenced by Latin ferrum ‘iron’), from Latin viriola ‘small band worn around the arm’ - It seemed he had just lost the ferrule of his stick.
- The ferrule was well-formed, with no sharp edges.
- The staff itself is of snakewood, tipped with two inch deep silver ferrules.
- The umbrella fell to the floor with a sharp crack of the ferrule on the tile.
- The use of plastic also means that the ferrule will not rust or discolour.
a piece of metal or rubber put on the end of a stick to make it stronger |