thumb
Translation
thumb
Examples
He hit his thumb with the hammer.
He hit his thumb with the hammer.
She gave me a thumbs-up.
She gave me a thumbs-up.
Grammar Patterns
one's ((thumb)) the short, thick finger on a person's hand He hit his thumb with the hammer.
Similar Words
Related terms: finger, digit
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic '*thūmōn-', meaning 'the thick or stout one', referring to its shape compared to other fingers.
Memory Tips
Think of the fairy tale character 'Tom Thumb' to remember this word for the short, thick finger.