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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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It seemed he had just lost the ferrule of his stick.
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The ferrule was well-formed, with no sharp edges.
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The staff itself is of snakewood, tipped with two inch deep silver ferrules.
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The umbrella fell to the floor with a sharp crack of the ferrule on the tile.
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The use of plastic also means that the ferrule will not rust or discolour.