June 17, 2022

Ferrule

Noun

fer·​rule | \ ˈfer-əl , ˈfe-rəl \

1: a ring or cap usually of metal put around a slender shaft (such as a cane or a tool handle) to strengthen it or prevent splitting

2: a usually metal sleeve used especially for joining or binding one part to another (such as pipe sections or the bristles and handle of a brush)