Answer: thimbles

AnswerCrossword Clue
THIMBLESGuardians of sewers?
THIMBLESDigitabulist's collection
THIMBLESSewer protectors
THIMBLESThey help avoid sticking points
THIMBLESSewers' gadgets
thimblesA metal ring, concave on the outside, around which a loop of rope is spliced
thimblesA metal or plastic cap with a closed end, worn to protect the finger and push the needle in sewing
thimblesA short metal tube or ferrule