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Ferrules

A ferrule is a type of metal or plastic sleeve or ring used for various purposes, such as strengthening, joining, or protecting the ends of wires, cables, or tubes.

senses and usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, ferrules refer to the metal or plastic sleeves used to hold the strands of a wire or cable together.

Sample Sentence: The electrician used ferrules to secure the ends of the wire.

Sense 2:

As a verb, ferrules can mean the act of attaching or strengthening something using a ferrule.

Sample Sentence: She ferruled the fishing rod to increase its durability.

Sense 3:

As a noun, ferrules can also refer to a small metal ring present on the end of a pencil or paintbrush handle.

Sample Sentence: The artist replaced the worn-out ferrule on her paintbrush.

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