Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

thumb splitter

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.85 in modern English

Syllables: thum-b s-plit-ter
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of mantis shrimp.

Etymology

Referring to the powerful claw capable of inflicting deep wounds when handled.

Inflected Forms

thumb splitters (plural)

Synonyms

mantis shrimp

Questions

What does thumb splitter mean?: Synonym of mantis shrimp.
Where does thumb splitter come from?: Referring to the powerful claw capable of inflicting deep wounds when handled.

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