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'thumb' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'thumb' with 12 example sentences.


thumb noun

: 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

thumb verb

: travel by getting free rides from motorists

: look through a book or other written material

: feel or handle with the fingers


  • He accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer.
  • This was found between the finger and thumb of the dead man.
  • It looks like you've got a green thumb.
  • I pricked my thumb with a needle.
  • She's sucking her thumb.
  • I'm all thumbs, so I'm not very good at origami.
  • He grabbed the butterfly with his thumb and index finger.
  • He has her under his thumb.
  • The acid burned his thumb and the other side of his palm.
  • The proposal was given the thumbs up.
  • She sticks out like a sore thumb.
  • Thumbs up! You've got the job.
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