thumb index

thumb index

n.

A series of rounded indentations cut into the front edge of a book, each labeled, as with a letter, to indicate a section of the book.

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thumb-index (thmndks) v.

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thumb index

n

(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a series of indentations cut into the fore edge of a book to facilitate quick reference

vb thumb-index

(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (tr) to furnish with a thumb index

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

thumb index - one of a series of rounded notches in the fore edge of a book to indicate sections notch - a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface; "there were four notches in the handle of his revolver"

Translations

thumb index n → indice m a rubrica