"Thimbles" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Thimbles" Meaning

Small metal or plastic covers for thumbs that are used to press down on small objects, typically on sewing machines, or as a measuring device for liquids.

"Thimbles" Examples

1. The ironic phrase "lost his thimble" remains a popular epitaph on gravestones, usually reserved for those who died by drowning, though its meaning is no longer clear. The most widely accepted explanation is that thimbles were used as symbols in some cemeteries to mark graves of children, while drowning simply signified a quick death.

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2. His fingers were calloused and clumsy as he carefully picked up a pin with a thimble and a pair of tweezers.

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3. He used his thimbles and the development of stitching to create matching designs for the Beet project, his collection of painted looms.

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4. Because nails could not survive the bombardment during the Belgium Campaign, British Artillerymen employed various objects fashioned from spent cannon shells and thimbles and wire to make makeshift nails.

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5. His pride in being the oldest uncle was tarnished when his thimble appeared on the tombstone of his ancestor. Henceforth he became known to everyone as 'Yorchi'.

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