thumb

Noun

• a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

• the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

• the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

Verb

• feel or handle with the fingers
  • finger the binding of the book
    

• look through a book or other written material
  • He thumbed through the report
    
  • She leafed through the volume
    

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  ovolo , quarter round , pollex , finger , flick , flip , riffle , leaf , riff , hitchhike , hitch