'thumb' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'thumb' with 12 example sentences.
- thumb noun
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: 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
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: 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.