thimble

A small metal cap worn to protect the finger during sewing, which can also serve as a tiny container; its capacity is used as a unit of measure for very small amounts.

• 🇷🇺Небольшой металлический колпачок, надеваемый для защиты пальца во время шитья, который также может служить крошечной ёмкостью; его вместимость используется как единица измерения для очень малых количеств.

1. Sewing tool B1 formal

   A small, hard, cup-shaped cap worn on the finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.

   • She used a silver thimble to protect her finger while stitching.
   • The tailor wore a thimble to push the needle through the thick denim.
   • He bought a decorative thimble as a souvenir.

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2. Small container B2 informal

   A small container, often shaped like a thimble, used to hold a small amount of liquid or other substance.

   • She poured a thimble of whiskey into the glass.
   • He measured out a thimble of oil for the recipe.
   • The medicine came in a tiny thimble-sized cup.

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• thimbles plural form
• thimbles' possessive plural form
• thimble's possessive singular form