Ferrule

['feruːl;'fer(ə)l] or ['fɛrəl]

(noun.) a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting.

Checker: Nona--From WordNet

(n.) A ring or cap of metal put round a cane, tool, handle, or other similar object, to strengthen it, or prevent splitting and wearing.

(n.) A bushing for expanding the end of a flue to fasten it tightly in the tube plate, or for partly filling up its mouth.

Inputed by Hodge

n. a metal ring or cap on a staff &c. to keep it from splitting.—Also Ferr′el.

Editor: Miriam

Checker: Pamela