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thimble [ˈθımbl] N

thimble

顶针 dǐngzhēn

thimble

针箍 zhēngū

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The thimble ensures that the rapid motion of the solvent does not transport any solid material to the still pot. en.wikipedia.org

Eventually the gas escapes through a ceramic plug, and this permits mercury to fill the thimble. en.wikipedia.org

The person remaining in the room hides a thimble, or other small object, somewhere in the room. en.wikipedia.org

Additional equipment consisted of a thimble nose radome, increased fuel capacity, bulged observation windows, and a sliding door for dropping rafts. en.wikipedia.org

This is a low plant forming mats or clumps and bearing small thimble-shaped flowers with curving white petals. en.wikipedia.org

The metal character templates were attached to the thimble press via a small ratchet lever. en.wikipedia.org

From the 16th century onwards silver thimbles were regarded as an ideal gift for ladies. en.wikipedia.org

Users would load a thimble-shaped capsule into the device, where it would be heated to the point of releasing tobacco vapor, as apposed to smoke. en.wikipedia.org

Finger guards differ from tailors thimbles in that they often have a top but are open on one side. en.wikipedia.org

Inert gas trapped at the top of the thimble prevents the mercury from rising. en.wikipedia.org

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