| Definitions of 'Thumb' |
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1. (noun) thumb, pollex
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
2. (noun) thumb
the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
3. (verb) ovolo, thumb, quarter round
a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
4. (verb) hitchhike, hitch, thumb
travel by getting free rides from motorists
5. (verb) flick, flip, thumb, riffle, leaf, riff
look through a book or other written material
"He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
6. (verb) finger, thumb
feel or handle with the fingers
"finger the binding of the book"
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| Definitions of 'Thumb' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Thumb
the short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See Pollex
2. (verb) Thumb
to handle awkwardly
3. (verb) Thumb
to play with the thumbs, or with the thumbs and fingers; as, to thumb over a tune
4. (verb) Thumb
to soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling; also, to cover with the thumb; as, to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon
5. (verb) Thumb
to play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to thrum
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