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Definition of thumbpad

thumbpad

/ˈθʌm.pæd/
thumb · pad
Plural:thumbpads
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thumbpad Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A flat, circular, or cross-shaped directional button on a video game controller or handheld electronic device, designed to be operated with the thumb.

Example

"She used the thumbpad on the handheld console to navigate through the game's inventory menu."

2

The soft, fleshy underside of the tip of the thumb, or the raised muscular area at the base of the palm beneath the thumb.

Example

"The artisan pressed the soft clay firmly with his thumbpad to shape the rim of the bowl."

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• Nearby Words

thumbless
thumblike
thumbnail
thumbpad
thumbprint
thumbscrew
thumbstick

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