adjective
- fitted with a ferrule or metal band
verb
- past tense and past participle of ferrel; to fit or bind with a ferrule
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'ferrule' or 'ferreled'
Examples
- The walking stick had a ferrelled tip to prevent wear.
- The carpenter ferrelled the wooden handle with a metal band.
- The umbrella's ferrelled ferrule kept the fabric secure.
- She ferrelled the cane before giving it to her grandfather.
- The ferrelled joints of the fishing rod were expertly crafted.