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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Of a book, etc.: showing signs of frequent or heavy use; worn; well used..
He pulled out a well-thumbed dictionary and began searching for a translation.
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Well-thumbed means Of a book, etc.: showing signs of frequent or heavy use; worn; well used..
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He pulled out a well-thumbed dictionary and began searching for a translation.
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