thumb

B1
Pronunciation
/θʌm/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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 Definition

The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.

3 Definition

A thumbnail picture.

Example Sentences
  • 2001, "Gary", Wanna See Porn? Take a Look At These (Free Expandable Thumbs) - CLICK HERE (on newsgroup alt.sex.services)
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To touch or cover with the thumb.

Example Sentences
  • to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon
2 Definition

(with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.

Example Sentences
  • I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all.
3 Definition

(travel) To hitchhike

Example Sentences
  • So I started thumbin' back east, toward my hometown.
4 Definition

To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling.

5 Definition

To manipulate (an object) with the thumb; especially, to pull back the hammer or open the cylinder of a revolver.

6 Definition

To fire (a single action revolver) quickly by pulling the hammer while keeping the trigger depressed.