"thumbstall" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thumbstalls [plural]
Etymology: From thumb + stall. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|thumb|stall}} thumb + stall Head templates: {{en-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 Categories (topical): Sewing
    Sense id: en-thumbstall-en-noun-dSZ8Atct Disambiguation of Sewing: 36 33 31 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 33 33 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 33 34 33 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 34 34 32
  2. A sheath, usually made of leather or rubber, used to guard or protect the thumb Categories (topical): Sewing
    Sense id: en-thumbstall-en-noun-PPI2KXfb Disambiguation of Sewing: 36 33 31 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 33 33 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 33 34 33 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 34 34 32
  3. A pad or cushion worn on the thumb; pouncer Categories (topical): Sewing
    Sense id: en-thumbstall-en-noun-az7P-6tZ Disambiguation of Sewing: 36 33 31 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 33 33 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 33 34 33 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 34 34 32
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: thumb-stall

Inflected forms

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