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Uncommonthumb
The correct spelling is thumb.
How to pronounce thumb
/θʌm/
nounIPA: /θʌm/
Say it like: Thu-mb
The correct spelling is thumb. The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers. For example: "2001, "Gary", Wanna See Porn? Take a Look At These (Free Expandable Thumbs) - CLICK HERE (on newsgroup alt.sex.services)"
Usage Examples
“2001, "Gary", Wanna See Porn? Take a Look At These (Free Expandable Thumbs) - CLICK HERE (on newsgroup alt.sex.services)”
“to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon”
“I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
- 2.The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.
- 3.A thumbnail picture.
verb
- 1.To touch or cover with the thumb.
- 2.(with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
- 3.(travel) To hitchhike
- 4.To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling.
- 5.To manipulate (an object) with the thumb; especially, to pull back the hammer or open the cylinder of a revolver.
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