Definitions
a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
Used in a sentence
“He walked on, waiting to be spoken to, trailing his ashplant by his side. Its ferrule followed lightly on the path, squealing at his heels.”
“Lucas withdrew the cane. Its polished ferrule flashed in the lantern glare.”
“Lead pipe is usually wiped to caulking ferrules so it can be joined to another type of material. Ferrules must be made of red brass.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Metal tip band”7 letters
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