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Definition ferrule in British English

ferrule noun

[countable] noun
/ˈferuːl/
1

a piece of metal or rubber fixed to the end of a stick or post to prevent it from being damaged

Synonyms and related words
surface cover layer
2

a piece of metal that holds the bristles on a paint brush

Example

The shape of the ferrule gives the bristles their shape.

Definition ferrule in British English