English to Swahili Meaning of thumb - thumb

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Definitions of thumb in English
Noun(1) the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb(2) the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb(3) a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
Verb(1) travel by getting free rides from motorists(2) look through a book or other written material(3) feel or handle with the fingers
Examples of thumb in English
(1) She jerked her thumb over her shoulder towards the entrance without looking up.(2) At the ready with the muzzle up, you can quickly thumb a hammer back as you shoulder it.(3) Nick held his thumb and forefinger apart about a half an inch.(4) A backhand catch in which the thumb of the glove points down and the glove-arm is positioned across the body must be practiced as much as the open-hand catch.(5) Despite the flurry of action as we hijack the room, he continues to thumb out a furious text message and refuses to say hello.(6) The thumb part of the glove should fold down underneath the fingers and point down.(7) Normally, there are four types of design of the glove's thumb , which are Wing Thumb, Straight Thumb, Keystone Thumb, and Reversible Thumb.(8) three cars passed me and I tried to thumb a ride(9) You could otherwise hope that a friendly soul at the Clachaig will offer a lift, or thumb a ride back: you would be unlucky if no-one stopped.(10) The hands looked almost normal, with four fingers and an opposable thumb .(11) I wore four other rings; two thumb rings, a pinky ring, and another index finger ring.(12) It's all the rage, flick on your TV, thumb through a magazine or listen to the radio - everyone's at it.(13) The intercom beeped on a console near the galley and Merlin moved to thumb the control.(14) Mole crickets can wreak havoc on lawns and golf courses: the adults dig burrows as big across as your thumb , and the larvae eat grass roots.(15) Using both hands, each testicle should be gently rolled between the thumb and index finger to find any lumps or irregular areas.(16) Put a few drops of peppermint oil on the thumb patches of your gloves, so you can sniff on the fly.
Related Phrases of thumb
(1) rule of thumb ::
sheria ya kidole gumba
(2) green thumb ::
kijani thumb
(3) thumb drive ::
thumb gari
(4) thumb finger ::
thumb kidole
(5) miller's thumb ::
thumb miller ya
(6) thumb down ::
thumb chini
(7) thumb impression ::
thumb hisia
(8) thumb a lift ::
thumb kuinua
(9) hop-o'-my-thumb ::
hop-o'-my-thumb
(10) thumb through ::
thumb kupitia
Synonyms
Noun
1. pollex ::
Pollex
2. ovolo ::
ovolo
Verb
3. leaf ::
jani
4. soil ::
udongo
5. hitchhike ::
kuomba lifti
6. hitch ::
hitch
7. finger ::
kidole
8. flick ::
kuzungusha
Different Forms
thumb, thumbed, thumbing, thumbs
Word Example from TV Shows
You know, Italian housewives have a rule of thumb:

You know, Italian housewives have a rule of THUMB:

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 9

No. But your thumb does.

No. But your THUMB does.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 16

General rule of thumb,

General rule of THUMB,

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

I had lost a lot of thumb blood.

I had lost a lot of THUMB blood.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 16

that's the Pasadena City Police, but if you broke my left thumb, that's the FBI.

that's the Pasadena City Police, but if you broke my left THUMB, that's the FBI.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 14

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