Antonyms for
thumb
The shortest and thickest digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
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No Antonyms Found for Thumb

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All Definitions for Thumb

Below are all the dictionary definitions of thumb:

1The shortest and thickest digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
2To touch or cover with the thumb.
3To manipulate (an object) with the thumb
4Especially, to pull back the hammer or open the cylinder of a revolver.
5The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.
6A thumbnail picture.
7To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
8To hitchhike.
9A top hatch plate for covering an excavator bucket, used to keep material in the digger bucket after scooping it up, and not letting it spill out.
10To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers
11To soil, or wear out, by frequent handling.
12To fire (a single action revolver) quickly by pulling the hammer while keeping the trigger depressed.
13The eastern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, United States (the "Mitten").

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Common antonyms for thumb. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

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About antonyms for thumb

Finding the right antonym for thumb helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The shortest and thickest digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.", thumb has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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