thumb (n.)

  1. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

    [ Syn: pollex ]

  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

    [ Syn: ovolo , quarter round ]

    thumb (v.)

  1. travel by getting free rides from motorists

    [ Syn: hitchhike , hitch ]

  2. look through a book or other written material; He thumbed through the report; She leafed through the volume

    [ Syn: flick , flip , riffle , leaf , riff ]

  3. feel or handle with the fingers; finger the binding of the book

    [ Syn: finger ]

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