Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Thumbs

👉 The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! We’ve got a tricky word today, “thumbs,” you see. The dictionary tells us, quite clearly, it’s meant for you and me! It says our thumb's a digit, short and stout, With plenty of movement, no room for doubt! Think about your hand, give it a little wave, This special finger’s ready to behave. It can “oppose” the others, that’s the key, you know, Moving towards each finger, putting on a show! It’s the most mobile one, so nimble and bright, Helping us grasp and hold with all its might! So "thumbs" means this clever little friend, A crucial part of your hand until the very end! Do you have any questions about this little thumb? Let's discuss!

👉 In the context of computer science, a "thumb string" is a very small piece of data used in algorithms to perform operations on strings. For example, it could be used to store and manipulate characters or other data that are too long to fit into a larger string. The term comes from the fact that when you thumb your fingers together, there is a "thumprint" on the tip of your finger that can tell you where to start looking for a specific piece of information.

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👉 The term "thumbstall" is a technical term used in electrical engineering to describe the behavior of a capacitor when it is connected across its terminals. When a capacitor is connected across its terminals, it acts as an open circuit and thus generates no current. In essence, this phenomenon occurs because the voltage drop across the capacitor is equal to the source voltage minus the capacitance (C), which results in a zero potential difference between the plates of the capacitor. This zero potential difference means that the capacitor

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👉 In the context of programming, a "thumbscrew" is a type of object-oriented programming feature that allows objects to be created and manipulated by their own functions. This can be useful in situations where an object needs to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, or when it's necessary to create its own methods. For example, consider a class `MyObject` with a method `my_method()`. If you want to create an instance of this class that has an additional property called `my_property`, you can

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👉 Thumbscrew is a term used in the context of the American football game, specifically the New England Patriots. It refers to a specific type of pass that involves using your hands to grab the ball and throw it over your head. The term was originally used by the Patriots during their Super Bowl-winning 2014 season, but has since been adopted by other teams in various sports.

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