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thumbstalls

thumbstalls is the plural of thumbstall.

Meaning of thumbstall

Noun

thumbstall (plural thumbstalls)

  1. A utensil, consisting of a plate or boss with small depressions, used to push a needle by the action of the thumb; thimble.
  2. A sheath, usually made of leather or rubber, used to guard or protect the thumb.
  3. A pad or cushion worn on the thumb; pouncer.

Questions about thumbstalls

What is thumbstalls the plural of?
Thumbstalls is the plural of thumbstall.

Words near thumbstalls in the dictionary

  1. thumbshotted
  2. thumbshotting
  3. thumbsketch
  4. thumbsketches
  5. thumbstall
  6. thumbstalls
  7. thumbstick
  8. thumbsticks
  9. thumbstroke
  10. thumbstrokes
  11. thumbsucker

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