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PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: thumb

1
 nv
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
look through a book or other written material
2
 n
a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: thumb
1

n the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

Synonyms:
pollex
Type of:
finger
any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

n the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

Type of:
covering
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

v look through a book or other written material

“He thumbed through the report”
Synonyms:
flick, flip, leaf, riff, riffle
Type of:
peruse
examine or consider with attention and in detail

v feel or handle with the fingers

Synonyms:
finger
Type of:
touch
make physical contact with, come in contact with

v travel by getting free rides from motorists

Synonyms:
hitch, hitchhike
Type of:
ride
be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
2

n a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

Synonyms:
ovolo, quarter round
Types:
echinus
ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column
Type of:
molding, moulding
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
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