thimble

n.

（缝纫用的）顶针；针箍；套筒；套管

复数：thimbles

1. She put a thimble over the finger when sewing.
   缝纫时，她在手上戴一枚顶针。
2. He held out a golden thimble studded with rubies.
   他这次手上拿着的是一个金灿灿的镶嵌着红宝石的顶针。

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