thimble

"He only needed a thimbleful of sugar to sweeten his tea. "

"The sisters dressed similarly."

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

"Humans have two hands and ten fingers. Each hand has one thumb and four fingers."

"Print the draft double-spaced so we can mark changes between the lines."

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

"In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The bakery's machinery worked tirelessly, producing dozens of loaves of bread each morning. "

"The hikers rigged themselves with sturdy backpacks before starting their trek. "