Definitions for thumb

Definitions for (noun) thumb

Main entry: ovolo, quarter round, thumb

Definition: a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse


Main entry: thumb

Definition: the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb


Main entry: thumb, pollex

Definition: the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb


Definitions for (verb) thumb

Main entry: finger, thumb

Definition: feel or handle with the fingers

Usage: finger the binding of the book


Main entry: thumb, hitch, hitchhike

Definition: travel by getting free rides from motorists


Main entry: thumb, leaf, flick, flip, riff, riffle

Definition: look through a book or other written material

Usage: He thumbed through the report; She leafed through the volume


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