# thumbstall

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A utensil, consisting of a plate or boss with small depressions, used to push a needle by the action of the thumb; thimble
2. A sheath, usually made of leather or rubber, used to guard or protect the thumb
3. A pad or cushion worn on the thumb; pouncer

## Etymology
From thumb + stall.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/thumbstall