Thumbs

Pronunciation: /ˈθʌm/

Thumbs (noun)

  1. The short, thick finger on the side of your hand, used for gripping.
  2. A gesture made by raising the thumb to show approval or agreement.
  3. A general guideline or principle based on experience, not exact science.

Examples

  • She injured her thumb while playing basketball.
  • The thumb is essential for gripping objects.

Common collocations: thumb injury, thumb grip, opposable thumb, give a thumbs up, thumbs up gesture

Synonyms of Thumbs

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