thumb
noun [C] /θʌm/Definition
B1 the short, thick finger on the side of your hand that makes it possible to hold and pick things up easilyThe hand
(Definition of thumb noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -fingered suffix
- ambidextrous adjective
- ball noun (ROUND OBJECT)
- finger noun
- fingermark noun
- fingernail noun
- fingerprint noun
- flat noun (LEVEL GROUND)
- forefinger noun
- heel noun (HAND)
- knuckle noun
- manual adjective
- manually adverb
- middle finger noun
- mitt noun
- nail noun (BODY PART)
- paw noun
- right-handed adjective
- ring finger noun
- thumbnail noun (FINGER)
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