Noun: thimble thim-bul
- A small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
"She placed the thimble on her finger before starting to mend the torn shirt"
- As much as a thimble will hold
"He only wanted a thimble of whiskey";
- thimbleful
Derived forms: thimbles
Type of: cap, container, containerful
Encyclopedia: Thimble