Pointer and Thumb

noun

• A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • synonyms: arrow
• An indicator as on a dial.
• Computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions.
  • synonyms: cursor
• A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
  • synonyms: Spanish pointer

• (n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
• (n.) One who or that which, points.
• (n.) The hand of a timepiece.
• (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
• (n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.

noun

• The thick short innermost digit of the forelimb.
  • synonyms: pollex
• The part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb.
• A convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse.
  • synonyms: ovolo, quarter round

verb

• Travel by getting free rides from motorists.
  • synonyms: hitchhike, hitch
• Look through a book or other written material.
  • usage: "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
  • synonyms: flick, flip, riffle, leaf, riff
• Feel or handle with the fingers.
  • usage: "finger the binding of the book"
  • synonyms: finger

• (v.t.) To play with the thumbs or with the thumbs and fingers; as, to thumb over a tune.
• (n.) The short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See Pollex.
• (v.i.) To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to thrum.
• (v.t.) To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil or wear out, by frequent handling; also, to cover with the thumb; as, to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon.
• (v.t.) To handle awkwardly.