thumb

Meanings

• noun

  A part of the human hand, forming the distal end of each of the first metacarpal bones and enclosed in a sheath of skin.

  - "The thumb helps us in holding objects."
  - "She gave a thumbs up sign to indicate approval."

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Pronunciation

1. /θʌm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=243182"

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Synonyms

digit I , first digit , pollex , thumby , browse , leaf , page , peruse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thumb
plumb , jumb , hum , bumb

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Variants

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all thumbs , thumb , thumbs , under her thumb , under his thumb , under its thumb , under my thumb , under one's thumb , under our thumb , under our thumbs , under the thumb , under their thumb , under their thumbs , under your thumb , thumb her nose , thumb his nose , thumb its nose , thumb my nose , thumb one's nose , thumb our nose , thumb our noses , thumb their nose , thumb their noses , thumb your nose , thumbed , thumbed one's nose , thumbed one's nose (at) , thumbing , thumbing one's nose , thumbing one's nose (at) , thumbs one's nose , thumbs one's nose (at) , thumb drive , thumb index , thumb indexes , thumb piano , thumb pianos , thumb-indexed , thumb her nose at , thumb his nose at , thumb one's nose at , thumb their nose at , thumb through , thumbed through , thumbing through , thumbs through , green thumb , green thumbs , green-thumbed , hop-o'-my-thumb , hop-o'-my-thumbs

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Etymology

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Old English thuam, thumb, from a Germanic base *thum- meaning 'to grow, swell'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded thumb measurement was 10.16 cm (4 inches) long.

2. Thumbs are the most frequently used fingers in texting.

3. The thumb is the only opposable finger in humans and some primates.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposition: The ability of the thumb to move in opposition to the other fingers is crucial for grasping and manipulating objects.

2. thenar eminence: The fleshy prominence on the palm of the hand, located at the base of the thumb, is known as the thenar eminence.

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Culture

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The thumb is a significant part of human culture, with various gestures and symbols associated with it. For instance, the 'thumbs up' gesture is a universal sign of approval, while the 'thumbs down' gesture represents disapproval. In literature, the thumb is mentioned in various works, such as Shakespeare's 'Othello' and Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. In art, the thumb has been depicted in various sculptures and paintings throughout history.

How to Memorize "thumb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand with all fingers closed except the thumb, which is extended. Visualize the thumb's role in various activities, such as picking up objects or giving a thumbs up sign.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the thumb with the number 'one' or the letter 'T'. For example, you can remember the first letter of the alphabet by associating it with the thumb.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the names of the fingers, with 'Thumb' represented by the letter 'T'.

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