Thimble

French Meaning

dé à coudre

bague

English Meaning

  1. A hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
  2. Any of various tubular sockets or sleeves in machinery.
  3. Nautical A metal ring fitted in an eye of a sail to prevent chafing.
  4. Nautical A metal ring around which a rope splice is passed.