thumbkin (Meaning)
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thumbkin (n.)
An instrument of torture for compressing the thumb; a thumbscrew.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thumbkin
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thumbkin Sentence Examples
- The tiny thumbkin of the infant curled tightly around his mother's finger.
- The puppeteer deftly manipulated the thumbkin of the marionette, bringing it to life.
- During the intense wrestling match, the opponent twisted their assailant's thumbkin in an excruciating hold.
- The baker's thumbkin was covered in a sticky residue from the dough he kneaded.
- The surgeon meticulously stitched the severed thumbkin back into place.
- The artist absentmindedly chewed on their thumbkin as they contemplated their next masterpiece.
- The hiker's thumbkin was raw and blistered from gripping the trekking poles for hours on end.
- The elderly man's gnarled thumbkins bore witness to a lifetime of hardships and experiences.
- The house painter meticulously guided the brush with his thumbkin, ensuring a smooth and even finish.
- The writer nervously tapped their thumbkin on the table as they awaited the results of the poetry competition.
FAQs About the word thumbkin
An instrument of torture for compressing the thumb; a thumbscrew.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The tiny thumbkin of the infant curled tightly around his mother's finger.
The puppeteer deftly manipulated the thumbkin of the marionette, bringing it to life.
During the intense wrestling match, the opponent twisted their assailant's thumbkin in an excruciating hold.
The baker's thumbkin was covered in a sticky residue from the dough he kneaded.
