Thumb — synonyms, definition

1. thumb (Noun)

8 synonyms

appendage digit extremity finger ovolo pollex quarter round tentacle

3 definitions

thumb (Noun) — The thick short innermost digit of the forelimb.

thumb (Noun) — The part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb.

thumb (Noun) — A convex moulding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse.

4 types of

covering finger molding moulding

1 type

echinus

2 parts

1 part of

glove

13 synonyms

Flip Riff browse flick hitch hitchhike leaf leaf through ride riffle scan skim travel

3 definitions

thumb (Verb) — Travel by getting free rides from motorists. ex. "You can, of course, thumb anywhere that there are cars and traffic"

thumb (Verb) — Look through a book or other written material. ex. "He thumbed through the report"

thumb (Verb) — Feel or handle with the fingers. ex. "thumb the binding of the book"

3 types of

peruse ride touch