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thimbles


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

thimbles

Details

Small bell-shaped covers worn over the fingertip to protect it when pushing a needle through material in sewing.

Variations

thimble

Broader Term

sewing tools and equipment

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