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Thumb Definition & Meaning

thumb
noun
  1. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
  2. the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
  3. a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
verb
  1. travel by getting free rides from motorists
  2. look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
  3. feel or handle with the fingers; "finger the binding of the book"

"Thumb" in song lyrics

See how thumb is used in real songs:

  • "I studied with the finest combs stuck under my thumb"
    Aesop Rock — Citronella
  • "Feel up the heat surgeon , ankle gun , diamond on my thumb"
    Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ Raekwon the Chef — Dem Want War
  • "I'm like a rolling stone homie, I got you under my thumb"
    Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. f/ B-Real, Eminem — Real 911

Words that rhyme with thumb

Usage tips for "thumb"

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Frequently asked questions

What does thumb mean?
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse travel by getting free rides from motorists look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume" feel or handle with the fingers; "finger the binding of the book"
What part of speech is thumb?
Thumb is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does thumb have?
Thumb has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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