thumb

/θˈʌm/

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Noun
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
Noun
the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
Noun
a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
Verb
travel by getting free rides from motorists
Verb
look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
Verb
feel or handle with the fingers; "finger the binding of the book"

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