Thumb(n.) The short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See Pollex.
Thumb(v. i.) To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to thrum.
Thumb(v. t.) To handle awkwardly.
Thumb(v. t.) To play with the thumbs, or with the thumbs and fingers; as, to thumb over a tune.
Thumb(v. t.) To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling; also, to cover with the thumb; as, to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon.
Thumbed(a.) Having thumbs.
Thumbed(a.) Soiled by handling.
Thumbed(imp. & p. p.) of Thumb
Thumbing(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Thumb
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