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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

thumbstall

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
thumb-stall
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A utensil, consisting of a plate or boss with small depressions, used to push a needle by the action of the thumb; thimble.

noun

A sheath, usually made of leather or rubber, used to guard or protect the thumb.

noun

A pad or cushion worn on the thumb; pouncer.

Etymology

Compound of thumb + stall.

Inflected Forms

thumbstalls (plural) thumb-stall (alternative)

Questions

What does thumbstall mean?
A utensil, consisting of a plate or boss with small depressions, used to push a needle by the action of the thumb; thimble.
Where does thumbstall come from?
Compound of thumb + stall.

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