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British pronunciation/θˈʌm/
American pronunciation/ˈθəm/

Definice a Význam "thumb"

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palec, palec ruky

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four
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thumb definition and meaning

What is "thumb"?

The thumb is the first digit of the hand, located on the side opposite the fingers. It is characterized by its ability to oppose the other fingers, allowing for precision gripping and manipulation. The thumb plays a crucial role in fine motor skills, such as writing, picking up small objects, and performing intricate tasks. It provides stability and strength to the hand, enabling a wide range of movements and dexterity. The thumb's unique structure and mobility are essential for everyday activities and tool usage. Understanding the anatomy and function of the thumb is important for hand coordination, grip strength, and overall hand functionality.

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She accidentally cut her thumb while chopping vegetables.
The baby grasped his mother 's thumb with a tight grip.
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palec rukavice, růžek

the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
03

palec, výčnělek

a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
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pohybovat palcem, manipulovat palcem

to press, move, or manipulate something using the thumb
Transitive: to thumb sth
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The musician had to thumb the strings of the guitar to produce a specific chord.
Hudebník musel pohybovat palcem po strunách kytary, aby vytvořil specifický akord.
In a rush, she had to thumb the keypad to send a quick text message.
Ve spěchu musela pohybovat palcem na klávesnici, aby poslala rychlou textovou zprávu.
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stopařit, hitchhike

to get a free ride from passing vehicles by signaling with one's thumb
Transitive: to thumb a ride
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After missing the last bus, she had to thumb a ride from the gas station.
When his car broke down on the highway, he had no choice but to thumb a lift.
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listovat, prolistovat

to flip through pages using one's thumb
Transitive: to thumb pages
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He thumbed the pages of his notebook, reviewing his lecture notes.
Prolistoval stránky svého notesu a znovu si procházel poznámky ze své přednášky.
The librarian thumbed the pages of the book, checking for any damages or missing pages.
Knihovník prolistoval stránky knihy, aby zkontroloval, zda nejsou nějaké poškozené nebo chybějící stránky.
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