pollex (manūs) — meaning in English
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English meaning
- thumb noun The short, thick digit of the hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
Senses
pollex (manūs) is used for these senses in English:
- thumb 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.
thumb — full definition
- noun The short, thick digit of the hand, set apart from the other four fingers.
- verb To flip through the pages of something quickly.
- verb To hitchhike by signaling with the thumb.
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