English Explanatory Dictionary

opposable thumb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A thumb that can be positioned so that it faces the opposite direction from that of the other fingers, especially the smallest finger, of the same hand.

Word forms

opposable thumb opposable thumbs
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