Finger protector (7)
I believe the answer is:
thimble
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">finger protector</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(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" .)