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thumb

/θʌmb/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does thumb mean?

noun, verb

The first digit on a human hand, or to press or manipulate something with this digit. The thumb is a digit on the human hand, located on the radial side of the hand.

Example

"She used her thumb to flip through the pages of the book."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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