51 Synonyms for Thumb: tap, manipulate, ply

thumb (51 synonym found)

Thumb has 51 synonyms. The top synonyms for thumb are tap, manipulate, ply, palm, twiddle, wield, feel, flick and 43 more. Another word for thumb is tap. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for thumb?

A common synonym for thumb is tap. Other synonyms include manipulate, ply, palm, twiddle.

How many synonyms does thumb have?

Thumb has 51 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does thumb mean?

(n): the short thick 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; the part of a slider that may be moved linearly along

Definition of thumb:

(n) : the short thick 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; the part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider

(v) : to touch with the thumb; to turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily

"I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all."

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