ferrule Meaning & Definition
What Does Ferrule Mean?
Ferrule is used as a noun meaning A band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting. The metal spike at the end of the shaft of an ice axe. It is also used to mean The metal spike at the end of the shaft of an ice axe. As a verb, it means To equip with a ferrule.
Word Facts for Ferrule
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɛɹ.(ə)l/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | collet and virl |
| Plural | ferrules |
| Verb forms | ferrules, ferruling, ferruled |
Ferrule Definition (Noun)
- A band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting. The metal spike at the end of the shaft of an ice axe.
- The metal spike at the end of the shaft of an ice axe.
- A band holding parts of an object together. A bushing for securing a pipe joint. A metal sleeve placed inside a gutter at the top. The plastic band attaching the tip to the cue. The pinched metal band which holds the bristles of a paintbrush or the eraser of a pencil to the shaft; a similar band crimped as part of a cable terminal or to terminate a hose.
- A bushing for securing a pipe joint.
- A metal sleeve placed inside a gutter at the top.
- The plastic band attaching the tip to the cue.
- The pinched metal band which holds the bristles of a paintbrush or the eraser of a pencil to the shaft; a similar band crimped as part of a cable terminal or to terminate a hose.
Ferrule as a Verb
- To equip with a ferrule.
Noun
- A band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting.
- A band holding parts of an object together.
Synonyms of Ferrule
Ferrule synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ferrule (plural ferrules)
ferrule (third-person singular simple present ferrules, present participle ferruling, simple past and past participle ferruled)
Words That Rhyme With Ferrule
Origin of Ferrule
From Middle English verel, virel, virole (“ferrule; metal pivot on the end of an axle”),[1] altered under the influence of Latin ferrum (“iron”), from Old French virole (“ferrule”), from Latin viriola (“little bracelet”), diminutive of viria (“bracelet worn by men”), from Gaulish, from Proto-Celtic *weiros (“crooked”) (compare Middle Irish fiar (“bent, crooked”), Welsh gŵyr, Breton gwar (“curved”)), from Proto-Indo-European *weyh₁ros (“threaded, turned, twisted”), from *weyh₁- (“to turn, twist, weave”).
How Do You Say Ferrule?
Ferrule is pronounced /ˈfɛɹ.(ə)l/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fɛɹ).
Questions People Ask About Ferrule
Is ferrule a noun or a verb?
Ferrule is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for ferrule?
Words with a similar meaning to ferrule include collet and virl. See the full list of ferrule synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ferrule?
The plural of ferrule is ferrules.
What is the past tense of ferrule?
The past tense of ferrule is ferruled. The present participle is ferruling.