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n.) A kind of cap or cover, or sometimes a broad ring, for the end of the finger, used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle through the material. It is usually made of metal, and has upon the outer surface numerous small pits to catch the head of the needle.
n.) A tubular cone for expanding a flue; -- called ferrule in England.

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n.) A tubular cone for expanding a flue; -- called ferrule in England.