Thimble

thim′bl, n. a metal cover for the finger, used in sewing.— ns. Thim′ble-case , a case for holding a thimble; Thim′bleful , as much as a thimble will hold: a small quantity; Thim′ble-rig , a sleight-of-hand trick in which the performer conceals, or pretends to conceal, a pea or small ball under one of three thimble-like cups.— v.i. to cheat by such means.— ns. Thim′ble-rig′ger ; Thim′ble-rig′ging . [A.S. thýmel , a thumb-stall— thúma , a thumb. An extension of thumb .]