The short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See Pollex.
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One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extermities of the hand, other than the thumb.
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of Mould
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To observe; to examine with care.
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To be carried on the back of an animal, as a horse.
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To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.
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A hedgehog.
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A leaf of a book or manuscript.
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A leaf of a book or manuscript.
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The first, or preaxial, digit of the fore limb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb; the thumb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bear…
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The first, or preaxial, digit of the fore limb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb; the thumb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bear…
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A cover for the hand, or for the hand and wrist, with a separate sheath for each finger. The latter characteristic distinguishes the glove from the m…
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One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extermities of the hand, other than the thumb.
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To whip lightly or with a quick jerk; to flap; as, to flick a horse; to flick the dirt from boots.
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A mixture of beer, spirit, etc., stirred and heated by a hot iron.
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To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.
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A colored, usually green, expansion growing from the side of a stem or rootstock, in which the sap for the use of the plant is elaborated under the i…
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A round, convex molding. See Illust. of Column.
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The first, or preaxial, digit of the fore limb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb; the thumb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bear…
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An ovolo.
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A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is…
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