thumbpick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of plectrum that clips on to, or wraps around the end of the thumb.
verb
  1. To use the thumb to pluck individual strings of a stringed instrument, usually to supply the bass part.

Word forms

thumbpick thumbpicks thumbpicking thumbpicked

Etymology

From thumb + pick.

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