thumb
Example Sentences
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The creature bit him lightly on the thumb.
From Literature
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Before I can comment on his ridiculous attempt at maturity, he burns his thumb and quickly abandons the effort.
From Literature
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The Belarusian was unimpressed, aiming a sarcastic thumbs down at the umpire and offering a few choice words to her team, but she was able to reset quickly.
From BBC
“Was the thumb drive used to avoid public records requests?”
From Los Angeles Times
He presses his thumb against the bridge of his nose and closes his eyes.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.