Synonyms for pollex
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
The thumb; the first, or preaxial, digit of the forelimb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the alula or bastard wing.
Forms
- Plural
- pollices → thumbs, thumbies…
Example sentences
- thumb Tom held the coin between his thumb and forefinger.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pollex | falling | |
| thumb | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- thumb1
- 6 letters
- thumby