Wordie: Ferrule: Comments

Comment by reesetee, about 1 year ago

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:03:56 +0000

So we have quite a fair number of ferrules here, we do.

Comment by sionnach, about 1 year ago

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:33:07 +0000

If a long umbrella is used for walking support it can be made slip-proof on flat surfaces by slipping on a ferrule made of rubber onto the end of the shaft. Wooden shafted umbrellas have a ferrule made of tough plastic, and very high-end umbrellas have a ferrule made of horn. All good long umbrellas have a ferrule made of slip-preventing nylon, which also prevents the umbrella from clattering when it’s set on the floor.

Comment by reesetee, about 1 year ago

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:11:31 +0000

Yes! I knew there was something else...thanks, c_b.

Comment by chained_bear, about 1 year ago

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:08:18 +0000

Or the thin band of metal, sometimes featuring knurling or other decorations, that reinforces the ends of a fife.

Comment by reesetee, about 1 year ago

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:32:55 +0000

the metal band that connects the handle and stock of a paintbrush or an eraser to a pencil