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Meaning of opposable thumb | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A thumb that can be positioned so that it faces the opposite direction from that of the other fingers, especially the smallest finger, of the same hand.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

opposal Oppose Opposed opposed cylinder opposed, against opposedness

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