Words at Play : Words For Things You Didn't Know Have Names
#2: Ferrule
Definition:
ferrule : the protective point or knob on the far end of an umbrella
Example Sentence:
He used his umbrella as a cane, and with every step planted its ferrule in the ground.
Origin:
Ferrule comes from the Latin viriola, meaning "small bracelet." This makes more sense when you consider that ferrule is also the term for the metal band at the end of a table leg (or similar object) that strengthens it or prevents it from splitting.
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