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To examine through the sense of touch
“He fumbled once more with his tie while he continued to thumb around on his phone.”
Present participle for to browse or peruse reading material
“As one stops to thumb the pages of the books written during the middle of the century, one's mind subconsciously runs back to the Middle Ages.”
Present participle for to attempt to get a (free) ride in a passing vehicle
“We were stuck, and Michael went into a pub to get a drink whilst I stayed on the corner trying to thumb a lift.”
Present participle for to press or push down on something, especially with one's thumb
“She only had to thumb the button and the door would open.”
Present participle for to toy or tinker with something, especially aimlessly
Present participle for to handle a substance physically with the intent of creating a desired form
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