thumbs Meaning & Definition
What Does Thumbs Mean?
Thumbs is used as a noun meaning plural of thumb. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of thumb. As a verb, it means To touch or cover with the thumb.
Thumbs Definition (Noun)
- plural of thumb
Thumbs as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thumb
Noun
- 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.
- The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.
- A thumbnail picture.
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Verb
- To touch or cover with the thumb.
to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon
- (with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all.
- (travel) To hitchhike
So I started thumbin' back east, toward my hometown.
- To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling.
- To manipulate (an object) with the thumb; especially, to pull back the hammer or open the cylinder of a revolver.
- To fire (a single action revolver) quickly by pulling the hammer while keeping the trigger depressed.
Synonyms of Thumbs
Thumbs synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Thumbs
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Thumbs in a Sentence
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to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon
I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all.
So I started thumbin' back east, toward my hometown.
Word Forms & Grammar
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