thumb

US /θʌm/
UK /θʌm/
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1.

ibu jari, jempol

the short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four and opposable to them.

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He gave a thumbs-up to show approval.
Dia memberikan isyarat jempol ke atas untuk menunjukkan persetujuan.
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She hurt her thumb while playing basketball.
Dia mencederakan ibu jarinya semasa bermain bola keranjang.
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digitpollex
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membelek, menyemak

to turn over pages with the thumb

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He thumbed through the book, looking for a specific passage.
Dia membelek buku itu, mencari petikan tertentu.
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She quickly thumbed through the dictionary.
Dia dengan cepat membelek kamus itu.
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flickflipleafbrowse
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menumpang

to hitchhike

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They decided to thumb their way across the country.
Mereka memutuskan untuk menumpang merentasi negara.
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It's dangerous to thumb a ride on this highway.
Berbahaya untuk menumpang di lebuh raya ini.
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hitchhitchhike
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