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noun • the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb • the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb • 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 • look through a book or other written material • feel or handle with the fingers | ||||||||
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noun • a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot • a unit of measurement for advertising space verb • advance slowly, as if by inches | ||||||||
| 46% | 9 | Modified pollex in certain species | ||||||
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Associated With A Phrase Referring To Any Rough And Ready Practical Method The Pollex Of A Manus Or The Breadth Of Said Digit As An Approximate Measure Of One Inch Crossword Clue
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THUMB which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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THUMB
Updated: October 12, 2023
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1 | "___ et manus" (M.I.T.'s motto)
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2 | A grasping of manus by two people when greeting or making an agreement; or, a golden goodbye
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3 | Cave in western America - I'm unsure about measure of the volume and breadth
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4 | Lacking any breadth of view
The Guardian Quick -
12 Jan 2023 | The Guardian Quick / 12 Jan 2023 |
5 | Modified pollex in certain species | |
6 | Pollex
New York Times -
22 Apr 1989 | New York Times / 22 Apr 1989 |
7 | Used in the phrase "inch by inch" |
