1. a metal ring or cap placed around the end of a tool handle, cane, or tube to strengthen it or prevent splitting

Examples

• The umbrella’s ferrel was made of brass to prevent the handle from cracking.
• He replaced the worn ferrel on his walking stick.
• The fishing rod’s ferrel helped secure the line guides.
• A metal ferrel reinforced the end of the wooden pole.
• The craftsman carefully fitted a new ferrel onto the tool handle.