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thumb index
noun
: a series of small cuts in the edge of the pages in a large book that are labeled and that make it easier to open the book to a particular section
Full Definition of THUMB INDEX
: a series of usually labeled notches cut in the fore edge of a book (as a dictionary) to facilitate reference
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First Known Use of THUMB INDEX
1903
Rhymes with THUMB INDEX
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