|
- pronunciation:
- thuhm
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- all thumbs, thumb one's nose, turn thumbs down, under one's thumb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the short, thick first or inmost finger on humans and other primates that is opposed to the other four fingers and thus permits the hand to grasp and pick up objects.
|
definition 2: |
a corresponding body part on other animals.
|
definition 3: |
a cover for this finger, as in a glove.
|
|
|
phrase: |
all thumbs, under one's thumb |
|
|
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
thumbs, thumbing, thumbed |
definition 1: |
to glance through, soil, or wear (a book, magazine, or the like, or its pages), as by turning pages with the thumb.
Her copy of the novel was well thumbed.- similar words:
- leaf
|
definition 2: |
to seek (a ride) by cocking a thumb in the desired direction to attract the attention of passing motorists.
- similar words:
- hitch
|
related words: |
browse |
|
phrase: |
thumb one's nose, turn thumbs down |
|
|