Definition of thumb Thumb
/θʌˈm/ - [thum] - thumb
We found 20 definitions of thumb from 8 different sources.
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What does thumb mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: thumbs |
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| thumb - the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb | ||
| pollex | ||
| finger one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb | ||
| musculus abductor pollicis the abductor muscle of the thumb | ||
| thumb - the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb | ||
| covering the act of protecting something by covering it | ||
| thumb - a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse | ||
| ovolo, quarter round | ||
| moulding, molding the act of creating something by casting it in a mold | ||
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Wiktionary 
- thumb (Noun)
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose moved to touch all of the other fingers. - thumb (Noun)
The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider. - thumb (Noun)
A thumbnail picture. - thumb (Verb)
To touch with the thumb. - thumb (Verb)
To turn the pages of a book in order to read it cursorily. - thumb (Verb)
To hitchhike.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- thumb (n.)
The short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See Pollex. - thumb (v. t.)
To handle awkwardly. - thumb (v. t.)
To play with the thumbs, or with the thumbs and fingers; as, to thumb over a tune. - thumb (v. t.)
To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling; also, to cover with the thumb; as, to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon. - thumb (v. i.)
To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to thrum.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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thumb
The shortest and thickest of the fingers that can be placed against the others in order to create a firm grip. -
thumb
To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road. Generally by either sticking out ones thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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thumb
thum, n. the short, thick digit, consisting of two phalanges, on the radial side of the human hand: the corresponding member in other animals.—v.t. to handle awkwardly: to play or soil with the thumb or fingers.—v.i. to finger.—adj. Thumbed, having thumbs: marked by the thumb, worn.—ns. Thumb′kin, Thumb′screw, an old instrument of torture for compressing the thumb by means of a screw.—adj. Thumb′less.—ns. Thumb′-mark, a mark left by the impression of the thumb on the pages of a book, &c.; Thumb′piece, a piece serving as a support for the thumb: a knob or projection by means of which a spring is worked by pressure of the thumb; Thumb′pot, a very small pot used by florists for starting slips or seedlings; Thumb′-ring (Shak.), a ring worn on the thumb: a ring for the thumb fastened to the guard of a dagger or sword; Thumb′-stall, a covering or sheath for the thumb.—By rule of thumb, in a rough-and-ready practical manner, found by experience to be convenient; Under one's thumb, under one's influence. [With intrusive b from A.S. þuma; cog. with Ger. daumen.]
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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thumb
By rule of thumb: to do any thing by dint of practice. To kiss one's thumb instead of the book; a vulgar expedient to avoid perjury in taking a false oath.
Wikipedia 
- The thumb is one of the five fingers on the human hand. Thumbs are different from the other four fingers because they are in a different direction, have fewer only 2 bones (the others have 3), and are shorter. Thumbs allow us to pick things up. This is called having "opposable thumbs".
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