thumb

Definition

  • n. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
  • n. the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

Word forms

Past tense
thumbed
Present participle
thumbing
Third person singular
thumbs
Past participle
thumbed

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He injured his thumb while playing basketball.

  2. vt.

    She thumbed through the magazine to find an interesting article.