Thumb (Noun)
Meaning 1
The part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
The thick short innermost digit of the forelimb.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The opposable thumb of humans allows for grasping and holding objects.
- She injured her thumb while playing sports and had to wear a cast.
- The ape used its thumb to grasp the branch as it swung through the trees.
- The fingerless glove exposed his thumb to the cold wind.
- After years of heavy lifting, his thumb was permanently bent.
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Meaning 3
A convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The architect specified a thumb molding to add a decorative touch to the edges of the ceiling.
- The carpenter carefully crafted a thumb molding to match the original trim in the historic home.
- The thumb molding on the furniture was intricately carved with a floral pattern.
- The designer chose a thumb molding with a subtle curve to complement the modern aesthetic of the room.
- The restoration team used a thumb molding to recreate the original cornice on the old building.