English dictionary definition of:

thumb


Noun

  • a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
  • the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
  • the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

Verb

  • feel or handle with the fingers
  • travel by getting free rides from motorists
  • look through a book or other written material

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Thesaurus

finger flick flip hitch hitchhike leaf ovolo pollex riff riffle

Spellzone course content

View spelling list Silent b words and learn about the word thumb in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 22. Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight.

Other Spellzone word lists: Body. arms

Scrabble score for thumb


Scrabble score = 12

generated at 17:37:51 on 01-07-19

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