Difference between Thumb and Hitch

What is the difference between Thumb and Hitch?

Thumb as a noun is the short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers. while Hitch as a noun is a sudden pull.

Thumb

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers. The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider. (Abbreviation of) thumbnail (picture).

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To touch with the thumb. To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.

Example sentence: We're living in miraculous times where connections are made at the blink of an eye, the tap of a thumb, and the click of a mouse. We can never replace human interaction, but these simple actions can be powerful and meaningful to those we connect with.

Hitch

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sudden pull.A noose or knot as used by sailors.A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.A problem, delay or source of difficulty.A hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch.A term generally referring to a period of time in which a person works offshore before returning back to mainland.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pull with a jerk.To attach, tie or fasten.To marry, especially to get hitched.contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.

We hope you now know whether to use Thumb or Hitch in your sentence.

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