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Q: What is an eye thimble in a splice?
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The long splice, the short splice, the end splice, and the eye splice are probably the most commonly used types.


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A cap or cover used in sewing to protect the finger?

It is known as a thimble.


How do you use a thimble?

A thimble is worn on the third finger.When preparing to hand-sew, the needle is held between the thumb and first finger(or, if you prefer, thumb, first and second fingers), with the sharp end pointing up towards you and the eye-end pointing down towards your lap. Your third finger, wearing the thimble, can be brought in to support the eye-end of the needle.As the needle enters the fabric, the thimble on your ring finger helps you to push the needle through the material.


Would it be possible to donate an eye?

No, it is not possible to do an eye transplant, because we are unable to splice together the optic nerve. However, it is possible to donate part of an eye, the cornea.


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A thimble.


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Thimble has two syllables. The syllables are thim-ble.


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