[ 'fɛru:l , 'fɛr(ə)l ]
(also ferrel )
■ noun a ring or cap which strengthens the end of a handle, stick, or tube.
↘a metal band strengthening or forming a joint.
Origin
C17: alt. (prob. by assoc. with L. ferrum 'iron') of obs. verrel , from OFr. virelle , from L. viriola , dimin. of viriae 'bracelets'.