Finger protector (7)
I believe the answer is:
thimble
'finger protector' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for thimble that I've seen before include "Sewer's protector" , "See 5" , "Belt him (anag)" , "Finger guard" , "Cover for finger when sewing" .)