| thumb one's nose |
to place the thumb to the nose, with the other fingers extended, as a sign of scorn or defiance. [2 definitions] |
| thumbprint |
an impression or print made by the pad of the thumb. |
| thumbscrew |
a screw designed to be turned by the thumb and forefinger. [2 definitions] |
| thumbs-down |
a gesture or indication of disapproval or disagreement. |
| thumbstall |
a protective sheath for the thumb. |
| thumbs-up |
an expression or gesture of approval, assurance, or agreement. |
| thumbtack |
a large-headed tack that can be pressed into place with a thumb, as into wood or cork. [2 definitions] |
| thump |
a heavy dull sound of impact, as made by a blunt instrument striking or a large object falling. [7 definitions] |
| thumping |
of, pertaining to, designating, or like a thump. [2 definitions] |
| thunder |
the loud explosive noise or low distant rumble produced by the rapid expansion of gases along the path of a lightning discharge. [7 definitions] |
| thunderbird |
in the mythology of some North American Indians, a giant bird that causes lightning, thunder, and rain. |
| thunderbolt |
a bolt of lightning accompanied by thunder. [2 definitions] |
| thunderclap |
a single loud clap of thunder, or a similar sound. |
| thundercloud |
a large dark storm cloud charged with electricity that produces lightning and thunder; cumulonimbus. [2 definitions] |
| thunderhead |
the enlarged, rounded, upper portion of a thundercloud that is the sign of a coming storm. |
| thunderous |
producing a sound of or like thunder. |
| thundershower |
a brief shower of rain accompanied by lightning and thunder. |
| thundersquall |
a brief violent thunderstorm. |
| thunderstone |
any of various stones, fossils, or prehistoric tools that in former times were believed to have been hurled to the ground as thunderbolts. |
| thunderstorm |
a brief electrical storm usu. accompanied by heavy rain and high winds. |
| thunderstruck |
amazed, awed, or stunned. |