ferrules
- Scope note
- Rings or bands, usually of metal, serving as fittings, adapters, or holders, as for example holding the bristles of a brush to the handle, or affixed to the body of a silver article for inserting a handle of another material, or on the handle of a utensil or tool into which is fitted the rest of the utensil or tool, or a plumbing fitting providing access to the pipe for maintenance.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024