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has definitions from the fields of anatomy,zoology,transportation,clothing,architecture
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[ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
Synonyms Used in print (The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)The speed is controlled by pressing on the two brake buttons located where the index_finger and thumb are placed when holding the motor . Related terms |
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[ verb ] (transportation) travel by getting free rides from motorists
Used in print (Ralph J. Salisbury, "On the Old Santa Fe Trail...)Suddenly a treble auto horn tootley-toot-tootled , and , thumbing hopefully , I saw emergent in windshield flash : red lips , streaming silk of blonde hair and - ah , trembling confusion of hope , apprehension , despair - the leering face of old Herry . Still nursing anger I listlessly thumbed a car that was slowly approaching , its pre-war chrome nearly blinding me . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (architecture) a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
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