English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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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.
Thumb
(v. t.)
To handle awkwardly.
Thumb
(v. t.)
To play with the thumbs, or with the thumbs and fingers;
as, to thumb over a tune.
Thumb
(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.
Thumb
(v. i.)
To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to
thrum.