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🔩 A metal cap 🔩 To add a cap
to ferrule

to ferrule

9.9
To put a metal cap on the end of a stick or handle to stop splitting
  • verb
  • /ˈfɛrəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : casquillar
  • He carefully ferruled each wooden rod before assembling the frame.

Examples

  • To extend the life of the walking stick, she ferruled its end with a metal cap.

  • The craftsman ferruled the brush handle to prevent it from splitting.

  • We need to ferrule this pipe to prevent leaks.

  • The technician ferruled the ends of the cables.

  • The craftsman decided to ferrule the wooden poles with protective metal caps to ensure their durability.

  • To improve the stability of the umbrella, the designer chose to ferrule its joints with strong metal rings.

  • After repairing the fishing rod, he used a ferrule to ferrule the connection between the two sections.

Surface Forms

ferrule infinitive
ferruled past
ferruled past participle
ferruling present participle
ferrules third person singular

Etymology

To ferrule as a verb comes from the same Latin ferrula and ferrum 'iron', meaning a small iron piece. So to ferrule something is to fit it with a metal cap or ring to protect it or hold it together.