"thimble" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈθɪmbəl/ Audio: en-us-thimble.ogg [US] Forms: thimble [singular], thimbles [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A thimble is a pitted cap for the finger and it is usually used in sewing to push the needle.
    Sense id: simple-thimble-en-noun-BKe2QH9k
     
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