ferrule

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

2. n. 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: opted

3. n. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting Source: wordnet

4. 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) 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

5. A bushing for expanding the end of a flue to fasten it tightlyin the tube plate, or for partly filling up its mouth. Source: adambom

6. n:100 n. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting Source: ecdict

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