thumb
US /θʌm/
・UK /θʌm/
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v.i.Intransitive VerbTo use your thumb to request a ride in a car
He had to thumb a ride because he couldn't pay for a taxi
n. (c.)Countable NounPart of a glove that goes over the thumb
He ripped off the thumb of his glove while repairing the bike
n. (c.)Countable NounThe short, thick finger on the side of your hand
After Sam broke his thumb, he was unable to hold his fork properly
v.t.Transitive VerbTo casually look through a book, magazine etc.
They wanted to thumb through the magazines
v.t.Transitive VerbTo soil or wear with the thumb.
The dirty book was thumbed by many readers.
n. (c.)Countable NounThe part of a hand used to play an instrument.
The piano player was very good with his thumbs.
n. (c.)Countable NounA unit of measurement based on the width of a thumb.
The width of the wood was about a thumb.
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Frankenstein Part II: Crash Course Literature 206
12:38
- Anyway, an Open Letter to scientists: Dear
Scientists, here's a little rule of thumb.
Anyway, an Open Letter to scientists: Dear Scientists, here's a little rule of thumb.
Spicy Indian Roast Chicken | Jamie Oliver
02:57
- And a big-old thumb sized piece of ginger.
And a big-old thumb sized piece of ginger.
Healthy Dim Sum Buns | Jamie Oliver | #10HealthyMeals
05:37
- Ginger, just a thumb sized piece, my thumb.
Ginger, just a thumb sized piece, my thumb.
- Not your thumb, my thumb. Slice up this ginger
Not your thumb, my thumb. Slice up this ginger
Traditional Pakistani Mehndi Designs That You Can Try In 2015
02:16
- The design is also unique as it chooses to spread itself over the thumb and the pinky
The design is also unique as it chooses to spread itself over the thumb and the pinky
KIDS vs. FOOD - CHICKEN FEET
04:29
- Here's, like, the arm,
and it's missing its thumb.
Here's, like, the arm, and it's missing its thumb.
7 YEARS IN JAPAN // MY REGRETS AND WEIRD EXPERIENCES
17:26
- If you enjoyed this video please thumb it up. I'm not just saying this, it makes me happy!
If you enjoyed this video please thumb it up. I'm not just saying this, it makes me happy!
3 Jokes That Make People Instantly Like You
10:54
- Well, as a rule of thumb,
Well, as a rule of thumb,
Parts of the Body for Kids | #aumsum
07:08
- Five digits consist of four fingers and one thumb.
Five digits consist of four fingers and one thumb.
Tom Hiddleston Reacts to Unreleased Footage of Him Auditioning as Thor
05:32
- -I can tell by his exposed thumb
-I can tell by his exposed thumb
CYCLONE // TUTORIAL (Card flick & Magic trick)
12:28
- and the thumb is here.
and the thumb is here.
- I use the thumb to prevent any other card
I use the thumb to prevent any other card