Ferrule definitions

Ferrule

1) Collet 2) Eraser-gripping ring 3) French word used in English 4) Reinforcing ring 5) Ring around the end of a post 6) Tool handle strengthener 7) Umbrella tip 8) Writing implement
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Ferrule

1) Collet 2) Tip
Found on https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/ferrule

Ferrule

A band made of ivory, imitation ivory, or metal, such as brass, copper or silver, mounted around the ends of stocks, drone joints and blowpipes to be both decorative and to protect the wood from damage.
Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_bagpipe_terms

Ferrule

a metal or plastic sleeve used to terminate the end of a cable housing
Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bicycle_parts

Ferrule

A collar that is found at the point where sections of a fly rod are joined. The end of one section fits inside the end of another, in an overlapping fashion at the ferrule.
Found on http://firstcastflyfishing.blogspot.co.uk/p/glossary-of-terms.html

ferrule

band on the end of a stick for reinforcing it
Found on http://phrontistery.info/f.html

Ferrule

• (n.) A bushing for expanding the end of a flue to fasten it tightly in the tube plate, or for partly filling up its mouth. • (n.) A ring or cap of metal put round a cane, tool, handle, or other similar object, to strengthen it, or prevent splitting and wearing.
Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/ferrule/

Ferrule

Normally a metal cap attached to the end of a slender shaft for strength or to prevent splitting.
Found on http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/comm_gloss3.html

ferrule

(General) A piece of protective material (usually plastic, horn or metal) at the end of the cue shaft, onto which the cue tip is attached.
Found on http://www.billiardworld.com/glossary.html

ferrule

an accessory in the form of a short tube to provide cable support or termination for a cable screen
Found on http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=581-07-21

ferrule

a mechanical fixture, generally a rigid tube, used to confine the stripped end of a fibre bundle or an optical fibre
Found on http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=731-05-02

Ferrule

Metal tubes used to keep roof gutters 'open.' Long nails (ferrule spikes) are driven through these tubes and hold the gutters in place along the fascia of the home.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20933

ferrule

A metal band or ring used around the crown or root of a tooth. ... Origin: corrupted through O. Fr. And Medieval L., fr. L. Viriola, a small bracelet ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

Ferrule

A tube, housed within a connector, in which the central bore contains and aligns the optical fibre.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

Ferrule

Fer'rule noun [ Formerly verrel , French virole , from Latin viriola little bracelet, dim. of viriae , plural, bracelets; probably akin to viere to twist, weave, and English withe . The spelling with f is due to confusion with Latin ferrum iron...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/21

Ferrule

A collar that is found at the point where sections of a fly rod are joined. The end of one section fits inside the end of another, in an overlapping fashion at the ferrule.
Found on http://www.flyfisherpro.com/Public/Resources/GlossaryofFlyFishingTerms/inde