ferrule

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Synonyms: ferule

Antonyms: ferule

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|band for shaft}} A [[band#Noun|band]] or [[cap#Noun|cap]] (usually [[metal]]) [[place#Verb|placed]] around a [[shaft#Noun|shaft]] to [[reinforce]] it or to prevent [[splitting#Noun|splitting]]. {{defdate|from early 17th c.}}
2. {{senseid|en|band holding parts}} A band holding [[part#Noun|parts]] of an [[object#Noun|object]] together.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[equip]] with a [[#Noun|ferrule]].

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