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thimbleeye

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Synonyms: thimble-eye, thimble eye

Antonyms: thimble-eye, thimble eye

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Noun

  1. An {{vern|Atlantic chub mackerel}} ({{taxlink|Scomber colias|species}}).
  2. {{lb|en|nautical}} A loop at the end of a rope that is protected from chafing by a [[thimble]] (metal ring).

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