Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
thumb
|noun • verb
Advertisement
N
noun
A short, thick finger on the hand, used for holding and manipulating objects.
Example Sentences
"She gave a thumbs up to show her approval."
"He injured his thumb while playing basketball."
"The toddler was learning to use her thumb and finger to grasp small toys."
V
verb
To press, move, or touch something with the thumb.
Example Sentences
"He thumbed through the pages of the magazine."
"She thumbed her phone to scroll through social media."
"He decided to thumb a ride after missing the bus."