thumbs
Hitchhiker's signaling tools
Thumbs is the plural of thumb—the short, thick digit set apart from the other four fingers, enabling the human hand to grip and manipulate objects.
To be all thumbs is to be clumsy.
Thumbs up signals approval; thumbs down signals rejection, from the gestures Roman crowds allegedly used to decide gladiators' fates.
To twiddle your thumbs is to wait idly.
Someone under your thumb is under your control.
Single numeric character
- fingerHand's grasping extension
- phalangesBones of fingers, toes
- knuckleFinger-to-hand joint
- nailMetal fastener or keratin plate
joint · flexor · extensor · tendon · opposable · pollex · thenar · grip
Able to be resisted
- prehensileAdapted for grasping
- graspingGreedy for wealth
- chimpanzeeGreat ape, genus Pan
- gorillaLargest great ape
orangutan · primate · evolution · hominid · ape · grip · manipulation · anthropoid
Secure manual hold
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
- pressApply force downward
- scrollWound document of parchment
- swipeQuick sliding motion
grasp · manipulation · precision · coordination · control · nimbleness · finesse · tactile
Solicit rides from strangers
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- pointExact location or meaning
- beckonSignal to approach
- waveOscillating motion through medium
indicate · nonverbal · sign-language · communicate · direct · motion · gesticulate · hail
Comparable to, or enjoy
- upvoteOnline approval click
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- agreementShared position between parties
- acceptanceConsent to receive
affirmation · confirmation · praise · kudos · favor · support · validation · recognition
digit
Single numeric character
nail · joint · flexor · extensor · tendon · opposable · pollex · thenar · grip · pincer
opposable
Able to be resisted
- prehensileAdapted for grasping
- graspingGreedy for wealth
- chimpanzeeGreat ape, genus Pan
gorilla · orangutan · primate · evolution · hominid · ape · grip · manipulation · anthropoid · dexterity
grip
Secure manual hold
swipe · grasp · manipulation · precision · coordination · control · nimbleness · finesse · tactile · hold
hitchhike
Solicit rides from strangers
wave · indicate · nonverbal · sign-language · communicate · direct · motion · gesticulate · hail · salute
like
Comparable to, or enjoy
- upvoteOnline approval click
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- agreementShared position between parties
acceptance · affirmation · confirmation · praise · kudos · favor · support · validation · recognition · appreciation
rule
Governing principle or standard
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- dominateControl through superior strength
- controlAuthority to direct
gardening · twiddling · standout · obvious · awkward · conspicuous
emoticon
Digital mood symbol
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- messagingSending written digital communications
sticker · GIF · shorthand · symbol · Facebook · Instagram · notification · engagement
thumbsfingers
Appendages of the hand
index fingers · pinkies · ring fingers · middle fingers · toes
thumbsthumbs down
Gesture of rejection
thumbs-down · disapproval · rejection · boos · negative review
- thumbs upGesture signaling approval
- thumbs downGesture of rejection
- rule of thumbPractical approximation, not strict
- green thumbInborn skill with plants
- two thumbs upGesture of hearty endorsement
- thumb driveCompact removable digital storage
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