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THUMB

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Thumb.

How to pronounce thumb:

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Thumb - as a noun

The thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pollex

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ovoloquarter round
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
moldingmoulding
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Thumb - as a verb

Travel by getting free rides from motorists

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hitchhitchhike

Look through a book or other written material

Example: "He thumbed through the report"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flickflipleafriffriffle

Feel or handle with the fingers

Example: "Finger the binding of the book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
finger

Example Sentences

"She sucked her thumb for comfort."
"He accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer."
"My thumb is sore from playing too much video games."
"She has a bandage on her thumb where she cut it with a knife."
"He hitchhiked by sticking out his thumb by the roadside."
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Word Game Points

Is THUMB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thumb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THUMB has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is THUMB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thumb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THUMB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is THUMB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thumb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THUMB has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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