fingersleeve
nounUK /ˈfɪŋɡə sliːv/
US /ˈfɪŋɡər sliːv/
A small cover you put on your finger to keep it clean or safe.
The nurse put a fingersleeve on my cut finger before wrapping it.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A protective rubber or plastic cap worn over a single finger, often used in medical or food-handling settings.
He wore a fingersleeve while applying ointment to the patient's wound.
3. A small cloth or leather sheath worn over a finger to prevent chafing or injury.
The archer used a fingersleeve to protect his skin from the bowstring.
4. A tiny decorative cover slipped over a fingertip, sometimes used in crafts or play.
The children made colorful fingersleeves from felt for their puppet show.