thumb rest

Small holding shelf

A thumb rest is a small projection or contoured surface on an object designed to provide a comfortable, stable position for the thumb.

Common on knives, cameras, woodwind instruments, and game controllers, the thumb rest improves grip and reduces fatigue during extended use: The chef's knife has a built-in thumb rest on the spine of the blade.

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oboe · woodwind instrument · cushion · pad · support · adjustable · comfort · left hand · finger · hand · posture · lever · saddle · hook · controller · gamepad · gaming controller · bass

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grip component type

thumb resthandle

Part for gripping

grip · handgrip · palm grip · stock · hilt

Family

thumb, rest, thumbs, thumbed, thumbing, rests, rested, resting, restful

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G