单词 | finger cot |
释义 | finger cotn. Chiefly U.S. A cover or protection for the finger (see cot n.1 3); = fingerstall n. Cf. finger-stool n. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medical appliances or equipment > surgical supports > [noun] > finger- or thumb-stall fingerling1440 fingerstall?c1475 thumb-case1598 cot1617 thumb-stall1654 finger-stool1787 finger cot1841 hud1893 the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for hands > [noun] > finger-stall fingerling1440 fingerstall?c1475 cot1617 finger-stool1787 finger cot1841 1841 E. C. Bridgman Chinese Chrestomathy 367/1 Finger-cots: these are made of leather, and are worn on the three fingers of the left hand; they are useful in handling the string. 1898 Med. News 6 Aug. 162/2 For digital examination... The finger should be protected with a finger-cot, thoroughly anointed with some bland lubricant. 1921 India Rubber World 1 July 734/1 A cheap substitute for rubber gloves..is the rubber finger cot or tip, as well as thumb cot. 1989 C. Boyd Pfeiffer Compl. Surfcaster 80 (caption) Finger cots used by accountants and doctors can..be used to protect a fisherman's finger against being cut by the line. 1992 Guardian (Nexis) 19 Feb. (Features section) 35 He sells oral shields over the counter, in six flavours, along with other safe sex equipment, like latex gloves and finger cots. 2009 B. W. Talbert Quilting Answer Bk. 301 Purchase a package of finger cots (like the tips of rubber gloves)..and wear them on your fingertips to add the necessary traction for pulling needles through stubborn layers. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1841 |
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