thimble

/'θimbl/

Thân thiện

A seamstress wears a thimble on her finger while mending a shirt.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small protective cap worn on the finger: A thimble is a small, typically metal or plastic, cap that fits over the fingertip to protect it from being pricked by a needle while sewing. 2. A small container or measure: A thimble can also refer to a very small container or the amount of liquid such a container can hold, emphasizing its tiny capacity.

Examples of Usage

• She pushed the needle through the thick fabric using her thimble.
• The tailor's thimble was made of polished brass.
• (Figurative) He offered me a thimble of brandy after dinner.

Advanced Usage

• "A thimbleful of something": This phrase is used to describe a very small amount of a liquid, often an alcoholic drink.
  • Would you like a thimbleful of sherry?

Variants and Related Words

• Thimbleful (noun): The amount a thimble can hold; a very small quantity.
  • She added just a thimbleful of milk to her tea.

Synonyms

• Protective cap (for sewing).
• Smidgen, dash (for a very small amount).

Related Idioms

• "Not a thimbleful of sense": Used to say someone has very little common sense or intelligence.
  • He hasn't a thimbleful of sense when it comes to money.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
2. as much as a thimble will hold

Từ đồng nghĩa

• thimbleful