Thumb
/θˈʌm/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
The glove has a hole in the thumb.
I pricked my thumb with a needle.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He accidentally hit his ____ with the hammer while he was trying to fix the small wooden fence today.