How to pronounce "thumb"

• "thumb" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "thumb"

Noun

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

Synonyms:

• thumb
• pollex

Noun

the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

Synonyms:

• thumb

Noun

a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

Synonyms:

• ovolo
• thumb
• quarter round

Verb

travel by getting free rides from motorists

Synonyms:

• hitchhike
• hitch
• thumb

Verb

look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"

Synonyms:

• flick
• flip
• thumb
• riffle
• leaf
• riff

Verb

feel or handle with the fingers; "finger the binding of the book"

Synonyms:

• finger
• thumb