ball of the thumb en · NOUN
Meanings
- (informal) The fleshy portion, opposite the nail, of the first segment (first phalange) of the human thumb.
- The most fleshy portion of the palm of the human hand, located adjacent to the second joint of the thumb: the thenar eminence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| balls of the thumb | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
nl duimmuis (part of the palm) · unm kithùkwelënch (part of the palm)