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well-thumbed

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of a book, etc.: showing signs of frequent or heavy use; worn; well used.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He pulled out a well-thumbed dictionary and began searching for a translation.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: zerlesen — showing signs of frequent or heavy use
  • Russian: зачитанный (začitannyj) — showing signs of frequent or heavy use