2 ms·
The metal piece which clamps the horse hairs to the wooden bow of a string instrument (cello, violin, viola, etc.) is also called a ferrule.
by mholt 9y ago
The metal piece which clamps the horse hairs to the wooden bow of a string instrument (cello, violin, viola, etc.) is also called a ferrule.
- dboreham 9y agoNit, but it is not _also_ called a ferrule, it IS a ferrule. Just because a bunch of people haven't heard the word before doesn't mean it isn't a real word with an established meaning. So everywhere you see a ferrule used, it'll not surprisingly be called : a ferrule!