Thumbstall (Noun)
Meaning
Protective covering for an injured thumb.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor wrapped a thumbstall around the patient's injured thumb to protect it from further injury.
- After spraining her thumb, Sarah wore a thumbstall to work to prevent any further strain.
- The thumbstall was a bit bulky, but it helped John's thumb heal faster after the accident.
- The nurse applied a thumbstall to the child's thumb after he jammed it in the door.
- The thumbstall was a simple but effective solution to protect the athlete's injured thumb during the game.