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Because it is mostly worn on the thumb, and could come from a slip of the tongue, thumb bell. It could also come from the word thymel, a leather thumb cover worn by sail makers.
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A cap or cover used in sewing to protect the finger?
It is known as a thimble.
What is a metal cap used for on the finger when screwing called?
when sewing = thimble
What is a thimble in sewing?
What is a thimble on a vernier scale?
When was Thimble Summer created?
Thimble Summer was created in 1938.
Metal cap used on finger when sewing?
A thimble.
How many syllable in thimble?
Thimble has two syllables. The syllables are thim-ble.
Who is the illustrator of Thimble Summer?
The illustrator of the Thimble Summer is Maginel Wright Barney.
When was Thimble Shoal Light created?
Thimble Shoal Light was created in 1914.
Which finger do you place a thimble on?
are you sure this is a music question? i sewing thimble goes on your thumb
How do you use thimble in a sentence?
An example of a sentence using the word "thimble" might be: A thimble is a tool used by seamstresses and tailors to help them push needles through fabrics.
Is there a sentence with the word thimble?
The nest looked like a thimble made of twigs and dried grass.
Need Reply ASAP How do you Determine whether or not you have the correct size Wire rope thimble for your cable?
The wire rope diameter should lay in the bottom of the thimble radius groove with out any space showing on the sides or bottom of the thimble groove. This way when tension is applied to the rope it will not deform the thimble's groove. In other words match the cable to the thimble.
