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thumbs

THUMZ/θʌmz/

2 meanings of thumbs

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of thumb. Use this form when you mean more than one thumb.

    He hurt both thumbs trying to open the jar.

    Babies often suck their thumbs when they feel sleepy.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular present of thumb. Use it with he, she, or it for something done now.

    She thumbs through the magazine while she waits for the bus.

    He thumbs a ride whenever his car breaks down.

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thumbs is a form of thumb

thumb, noun: The short, thick finger on your hand that can move to touch each of the other fingers. Full entry

Forms
thumbthumbs plural
Spelling
thumb → thumbs: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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