English dictionary

thumb

/T//@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

noun.body

Synonyms pollex

Source: WordNet 3.0
the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

noun.artifact

Synonyms ovolo quarter round

Source: WordNet 3.0
The short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See <u>Pollex</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913

travel by getting free rides from motorists

verb.motion

Synonyms hitch hitchhike

Source: WordNet 3.0
look through a book or other written material

verb.perception

Examples
He thumbed through the report.

Synonyms flick flip leaf riff riffle

Source: WordNet 3.0
feel or handle with the fingers

verb.contact

Synonyms finger

Source: WordNet 3.0
To handle awkwardly.

verb

Source: webster1913
To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to thrum.

verb

Source: webster1913