Phonetics:
/ˈθɪmbəl/
Meanings:
noun
Definition: A pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.
Synonyms: thumbstall,
Definition: A similarly shaped socket in machinery.
Definition: A thimbleful.
Definition: A ring of metal or rope used in a ship’s rigging; it is a protection against chafing.