Words Containing Thumb
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Definition of thumb
- n. - The short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing
from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See
Pollex.
- v. t. - To handle awkwardly.
- v. t. - To play with the thumbs, or with the thumbs and fingers;
as, to thumb over a tune.
- v. t. - To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil,
or wear out, by frequent handling; also, to cover with the thumb; as,
to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon.
- v. i. - To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to
thrum.
Syllable Information
The word thumb is a 5 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for thumb is: thumb