thimble
/ˈθɪmbəl/
B1 · Intermediate★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a small metal or plastic cap you put on your finger to protect it when sewing.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I need a thimble to push this needle through the thick fabric.”
“My grandmother gave me her old silver thimble.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.
Related Words
Word Family:
thimbles