noun🔗ShareA band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting."The metal ferrule on the end of the broom handle kept the wood from splitting when I leaned on it too hard. "materialpartstructuretechnicalbuildingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA band holding parts of an object together."The ferrule on the end of the crutch kept the rubber tip from splitting. "partitemstructurebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo equip with a ferrule."The craftsman will ferrule the end of the walking stick with a decorative metal ring to protect it from wear. "materialtechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading