thumb

1. n. The short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See Pollex. Source: opted

2. v. t. To handle awkwardly. Source: opted

3. v. t. To play with the thumbs, or with the thumbs and fingers; as, to thumb over a tune. Source: opted

4. 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. Source: opted

5. v. i. To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to thrum. Source: opted

6. n. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb Source: wordnet

7. n. the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb Source: wordnet

8. n. a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse Source: wordnet

9. v. travel by getting free rides from motorists Source: wordnet

10. v. look through a book or other written material Source: wordnet

11. v. feel or handle with the fingers Source: wordnet

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