Cap for the finger when pushing a needle (7)

I believe the answer is:

thimble

(Other definitions for thimble that I've seen before include "Belt him, carrying finger protector" , "Caucus-race prize (Alice)" , "Cap to protect the finger while sewing" , "Sewer's protection" , "Thumb thing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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