Thumbs
Pronunciation: /ˈθʌm/
Thumbs (noun)
- The short, thick finger on the side of your hand, used for gripping.
- A gesture made by raising the thumb to show approval or agreement.
- 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