THUMB

• (noun) a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

  synonyms : ovolo , quarter round

• (noun) the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

• (noun) the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

  synonyms : pollex

• (verb) feel or handle with the fingers

  "finger the binding of the book"

  synonyms : finger

• (verb) travel by getting free rides from motorists

  synonyms : hitch , hitchhike

• (verb) look through a book or other written material

  "He thumbed through the report", "She leafed through the volume"

  synonyms : flick , flip , leaf , riff , riffle

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