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thumbpiece

/thuhm-pees/US // ˈθʌmˌpis //

姆指,扳指,拇指,缩略图

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a lever over the hinge on the lid of a tankard, pressed by the thumb to raise the lid.

Examples

  • A thumbpiece must be sewn on the bag at the hasp to open it by.

  • They were almost upon him when Kalvar Dard pressed in the thumbpiece of the bomb; they were clutching at him when he released it.

  • Above the handle, and attached to the lid, a metal flange or thumbpiece.

  • Grasp the handle, press your thumb on the thumbpiece—and presto, the lid heaves up.

  • He knows it will squirt if he touches the thumbpiece, but it is as liable to hit him in the face, or wet his feet as anything.