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thumb

/θˈʌm/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
  2. the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
  3. a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

verb

  1. travel by getting free rides from motorists
  2. look through a book or other written material
    “He thumbed through the report”
  3. feel or handle with the fingers
    “finger the binding of the book”

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