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PRONUNCIATION OF THUMBPIECE

thumbpiece  [ˈθʌmˌpiːs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THUMBPIECE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Thumbpiece is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THUMBPIECE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of thumbpiece in the English dictionary

The definition of thumbpiece in the dictionary is a piece that is pressed by the thumb, for example on an instrument, or on a lid so as to open it.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THUMBPIECE


altarpiece
ˈɔːltəˌpiːs
backpiece
ˈbækˌpiːs
centerpiece
ˈsɛntəˌpiːs
centrepiece
ˈsɛntəˌpiːs
cheekpiece
ˈtʃiːkˌpiːs
codpiece
ˈkɒdˌpiːs
earpiece
ˈɪəˌpiːs
eyepiece
ˈaɪˌpiːs
frontispiece
ˈfrʌntɪsˌpiːs
Greenpeace
ˈɡriːnˌpiːs
hairpiece
ˈhɛəˌpiːs
headpiece
ˈhɛdˌpiːs
masterpiece
ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs
mouthpiece
ˈmaʊθˌpiːs
neckpiece
ˈnɛkˌpiːs
nosepiece
ˈnəʊzˌpiːs
showpiece
ˈʃəʊˌpiːs
tailpiece
ˈteɪlˌpiːs
timepiece
ˈtaɪmˌpiːs
workpiece
ˈwɜːkˌpiːs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THUMBPIECE

thumb knot
thumb one´s nose at
thumb piano
thumbhole
thumbikins
thumbless
thumblike
thumbling
thumbnail
thumbnail sketch
thumbnut
thumbpot
thumbprint
thumbs down
thumbs up
thumbscrew
thumbstall
thumbtack
thumbwheel
thumby

WORDS THAT END LIKE THUMBPIECE

apiece
companion piece
conversation piece
fieldpiece
hand-piece
mantelpiece
museum piece
niece
of a piece
one-piece
party piece
period piece
piano piece
piece
pole piece
puff piece
set piece
T-piece
test piece
three-piece
two-piece

Synonyms and antonyms of thumbpiece in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «thumbpiece» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THUMBPIECE

Find out the translation of thumbpiece to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of thumbpiece from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «thumbpiece» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拇指
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

thumbpiece
570 millions of speakers

English

thumbpiece
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

thumbpiece
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

thumbpiece
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

thumbpiece
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

thumbpiece
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

thumbpiece
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

poucier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tajuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Daumen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

thumbpiece
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

thumbpiece
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Thumbpiece
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

thumbpiece
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

thumbpiece
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

थंबपीस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

thumbpiece
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

thumbpiece
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

thumbpiece
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

thumbpiece
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

thumbpiece
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

thumbpiece
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

thumbpiece
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

thumbpiece
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

thumbpiece
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thumbpiece

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THUMBPIECE»

The term «thumbpiece» is normally little used and occupies the 149.304 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THUMBPIECE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about thumbpiece

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THUMBPIECE»

Discover the use of thumbpiece in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thumbpiece and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects
Both dead bolt and dead locking latch bolt are retracted by rotating the inside knob. The occupancy indicator is released from the outside with a special key. Handle set trim. Latch bolt is retracted by thumbpiece on the outside and knob on the ...
David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI, NCIDQ Certification No. 9425, 2013
2
Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson
The cylinder stop lug is now part of the frame and has a new MIM thumbpiece. Variations may be found with a new MIM hollow trigger or the standard solid trigger and also fitted with Uncle Mike's Combat grips. Also available in a LadySmith ...
Jim Supica, Richard Nahas, 2007
3
Compendium of Scottish Silver II
... tapering, cylindrical, spreading circle foot, scroll handle, mid rib, corkscrew thumbpiece, stepped cover, acorn finial, 8 1A" ht, 37oz Tankard, molded pedestal foot, tapering body, scroll handle, stepped lid, acorn finial, 8 “A” ht, 37.202 Tankard, ...
Janice Dietert, Rodney Dietert, 2007
4
Women's Gynecologic Health
To begin removing a metal speculum, loosen the screw on the thumbpiece, but press 7. on it to keep the blades open as the speculum is withdrawn from around the cervix. If using a plastic speculum, press on the thumbpiece to release it from  ...
‎2011
5
Animal By-Product Processing & Utilization
Veal liver is similar to beef liver but is rounder and much smaller, averaging only 1.4 kg (2.5 Ib), is softer in texture, has more rounded edges, and has a thumbpiece that is more blunted in appearance. An umbilical vein can also be seen in the ...
Herbert W. Ockerman, Conly L. Hansen, 1999
6
Architectural hardware specifications handbook
Latch bolt operated by thumbpiece from outside and inside, except when outside thumb- piece is locked by key from inside. When outside thumbpiece is locked, latch bolt may be operated by outside key or inside thumbpiece. Auxiliary dead ...
Adon H. Brownell, 1971
7
Popular Mechanics
Metal Plate Burglarproofs Door Apartment dwellers can make their entrance doors burglarproof with a small metal plate that clamps to the doorknob and prevents the latch thumbpiece from turning. A narrow slot in the plate fits over the  ...
8
Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination
Specula are available in either disposable plastic or reusable metal. The metal speculum has two positioning devices. The top blade is hinged and has a positioning thumbpiece lever attached. By pressing down on the thumbpiece, the distal ...
‎2011
9
American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume III: Flintlock ...
The straight thumbpiece is coarsely checkered. Ramrod: The original ramrod has been retrofitted with a 15/16′′ steel, tulip-style, cupped head of .55′′ diameter. Markings: An assembly number such as “38” is stamped into the bottom of ...
George D. Moller, 2011
10
Nishapur: Metalwork of the Early Islamic Period
Rounded body with open, projecting spout of triangular profile; body with central opening with low rim running into spout; ridge where spout joins body on either side; ring handle with long, diagonally projecting thumbpiece widening out into a  ...
James W. Allan, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), 1982

2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THUMBPIECE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term thumbpiece is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gun Test: Taurus Raging Judge Magnum Revolver
To release the cylinder, the front machine-checkered crane lock is moved down, while the rear (also machine-checkered) thumbpiece must be simultaneously ... «Daily Caller, Mar 15»
2
Carlos Beltran caught looking again as Yankees waste great start by …
“It hit right on my thumbpiece, on top of it,” Headley said. “I was right on the ground with it and it kicked up. If it's an inch lower, it hits on the bottom side of my ... «New York Daily News, Sep 14»

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