Synonyms of the word pollex


POLLEXFINGER - THUMB

pollex

  • n. The thumb; the first, or preaxial, digit of the forelimb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb…

finger

  • n. (anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (usually) exclusive of the thumb.
  • n. (zoology) Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly.
  • n. Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly.
  • n. Something similarly extending, (especially) from a larger body, particularly.
  • n. Something similar in function or agency to the human finger, (usually) with regard to touching, grasping,…
  • n. (units of measure) Various units of measure based or notionally based on the adult human finger, particularly.
  • n. (fashion) A part of a glove intended to cover a finger.
  • n. (informal, obsolete) Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
  • n. (informal, rare) Someone skilled in the use of their fingers, (especially) a pickpocket.
  • n. (Britain slang) A person.
  • v. (transitive) To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities,…
  • v. (transitive) To poke or probe with a finger or fingers.
  • v. (transitive) To use the fingers to penetrate and sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vagina…
  • v. (transitive, music) To use specified finger positions in producing notes on a musical instrument.
  • v. (transitive, music) To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce…
  • v. (transitive, computing) To query (a user's status) using the Finger protocol.
  • v. (obsolete) To steal; to purloin.
  • v. (transitive, obsolete) To execute, as any delicate work.

thumb

  • n. The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved…
  • n. (computing) The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.
  • n. (colloquial, Internet) A thumbnail picture.
  • v. (transitive) To touch or cover with the thumb.
  • v. (transitive, with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
  • v. (travel) To hitchhike.
  • v. To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling.
  • v. using the thumb to manipulate an object, such as to pull back the hammer or open the cylinder of a revolver.
  • v. a method of firing single action revolvers quickly by pulling the hammer while keeping the trigger depresses.

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