The process of putting a ferrule or metal ring on something to strengthen and protect it.
Present participle of 'ferrel' as a verb, formed with the '-ing' suffix, indicating ongoing action of applying ferrules to tools or objects.
Ferreling is one of those craft skills that's almost invisible until something breaks—you only notice the ferrule was there when it stops the wood from splitting apart!
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