Index of English words, starting with "th"

(1) - Thimble (n.) A ring of thin metal formed with a grooved circumference so as to fit within an eye-spice, or the like, and protect it from chafing.
(2) - Thimble (n.) A tubular cone for expanding a flue; -- called ferrule in England.
(3) - Thimble (n.) A fixed or movable ring, tube, or lining placed in a hole.
(4) - Thimble (n.) A tubular piece, generally a strut, through which a bolt or pin passes.
(5) - Thimble (n.) Any thimble-shaped appendage or fixure.
(6) - Thimble (n.) A kind of cap or cover, or sometimes a broad ring, for the end of the finger, used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle through the material. It is usually made of metal, and has upon the outer surface numerous small pits to catch the head of the needle.

(1) - Thimbleberry (n.) A kind of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis), common in America.

(1) - Thimbleful (n.) As much as a thimble will hold; a very small quantity.

(1) - Thimblerigger (n.) One who cheats by thimblerigging, or tricks of legerdemain.

(1) - Thimbleweed (n.) Any plant of the composite genus Rudbeckia, coarse herbs somewhat resembling the sunflower; -- so called from their conical receptacles.