FERRULE

ferrule, collet

(noun) a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

ferrule (plural ferrules)

A band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting. [from early 17th c.]

(specifically, climbing) The metal spike at the end of the shaft of an ice axe.

A band holding parts of an object together.

A bushing for securing a pipe joint.

A metal sleeve placed inside a gutter at the top.

(billiards) The plastic band attaching the tip to the cue.

(painting) The pinched metal band which holds the bristles of a paintbrush to the shaft.

Verb

ferrule (third-person singular simple present ferrules, present participle ferruling, simple past and past participle ferruled)

(transitive) To equip with a ferrule.

Notes

Source: Wiktionary

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Fer"rule ( or ; 277), n. Etym: [Formerly verrel, F. virole, fr. L. viriola little bracelet, dim. of viriae, pl., bracelets; prob. akin to viere to twist, weave, and E. withe. The spelling with f is due to confusion with L. ferrum iron.]

1. A ring or cap of metal put round a cane, tool, handle, or other similar object, to strengthen it, or prevent splitting and wearing.

2. (Steam Boilers)

Definition: A bushing for expanding the end of a flue to fasten it tightly in the tube plate, or for partly filling up its mouth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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