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thimblenoun(sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.
thumbkinnoun(rare, childish) The thumb.
thumbynoun(slang) A little thumb; diminutive term for thumb.
thumbikinsnounAn instrument of torture for compressing the thumb; a thumbkin or thumbscrew.
thumbholenounA hole designed to receive a thumb.
thumbpiecenounPart of an object to accommodate a person's thumb, such as on the ornamental handle of a tankard.
thumbscrewnounA screw that is designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers, thus requiring no screwdriver or spanner (wrench).
thumbtacknoun(Canada, US) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.
thumbernounOne who thumbs a lift; a hitchhiker.
thumb screwnounAlternative spelling of thumbscrew. [A screw that is designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers, thus requiring no screwdriver or spanner (wrench).]
thumb-screwnounAlternative spelling of thumbscrew. [A screw that is designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers, thus requiring no screwdriver or spanner (wrench).]
thumbnutnoun(engineering) A nut with a knurled rim which can be turned with thumb and forefinger.
thumbiesnoun(colloquial) Knitted hand or thumb mitts
thumbnailnoun(chiefly computing) A small picture, used as a compact representation of a larger image.
tacknounA small nail with a flat head.
cheese buttonnoun(cooking) A type of biscuit flavored with grated cheese.
thumbtipnounAlternative form of thumb tip. [A stage magician's prop consisting of a realistic artificial thumb worn over the real thumb, most often used to conceal small objects.]
thumb tipnounA stage magician's prop consisting of a realistic artificial thumb worn over the real thumb, most often used to conceal small objects.
thumbpicknoun(music) A type of plectrum that clips on to, or wraps around the end of the thumb.
tintacknoun(British) A drawing pin; thumbtack.

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