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thumb index

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun thumb index has 1 sense
  1. thumb index - one of a series of rounded notches in the fore edge of a book to indicate sections
    --1 is a kind of
    notch

Definitions from the Web

Thumb Index


Noun:

A thumb index, also known as thumb tabs or thumb cut tabs, is a set of small tabs located along the edge of a book or document to help readers quickly navigate to specific sections. These tabs are typically marked with letters, numbers, or other symbols.


Example sentence:

She easily found the chapter she was looking for in the thick encyclopedia by using the thumb index.


Verb:

To thumb index means to flip through pages quickly using your thumb to locate specific information within a book or document.


Example sentence:

He thumb indexed the manual to find the troubleshooting guide for his computer.


Adjective:

Thumb index refers to a format or style of a book or document that includes the use of thumb tabs for easy navigation.


Example sentence:

The thumb index cookbook made it convenient for her to find recipes based on different categories.


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