ferrule in English
- ferrule⇄ferrule, noun, verb, -ruled,-ruling.
- ferrule⇄noun 1. a metal ring or cap put around the end of a cane, wooden handle, umbrella, or the like, for strength and protection. The metal band holding the eraser in a pencil is a ferrule.
2. a ring-shaped bushing to protect the end of a pipe or tube. - ferrule⇄v.t. to furnish with a ferrule. Also, ferule.