thimble

thim·ble

noun \ˈthim-bəl\

Definition of THIMBLE

1

: a pitted cap or cover worn on the finger to push the needle in sewing

2

a : a grooved ring of thin metal used to fit in a spliced loop in a rope as protection from chafing b : a lining (as of metal) for an opening (as in a roof or wall) through which a stovepipe or chimney passes

Origin of THIMBLE

Middle English thymel, thymbyl, from Old English thȳmel covering for the thumb, from thūma thumb

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with THIMBLE

cymbal, gimbal, nimble, symbol, timbale, Trimble, tymbal, wimble