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ferrule
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
ferrule
(noun)
ferrule
/
ˈ
ferəl/
noun
plural
ferrules
ferrule
/
ˈ
ferəl/
noun
plural
ferrules
Britannica Dictionary definition of FERRULE
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:
a usually metal ring or cap that is placed around the end of a wooden stick or handle to strengthen it
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