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Definition of thumbless

thumbless

/ˈθʌm.ləs/
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• adjective

1

Having no thumb or thumbs; lacking a thumb.

Example

"Spider monkeys are largely thumbless primates that rely on their long, hook-like fingers and prehensile tails to swing through the forest canopy."

2

Made without a separate covering or division for the thumb, as certain infant mittens or boxing gloves.

Example

"We bought a pair of soft, thumbless mittens to keep the newborn's hands warm during the winter walk."

3

Clumsy, awkward, or unskillful with the hands.

Example

"With his cold, stiff fingers, he made several thumbless attempts to untie the intricate knot."

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• Rhymes for thumbless

• Nearby Words

thukela
thumb
thumbhole
thumbless
thumblike
thumbnail
thumbpad

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thumbless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thumbless
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