Meaning Of The Word Thumb index

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What's The Definition Of Thumb index?

thumb index in American English
an index to the sections or divisions of a reference book, consisting of a series of rounded notches cut in the fore edge of a book with a labeled tab at the base of each notch
noun: a series of labeled notches cut along the fore edge of a book, to indicate the divisions or sections

thumb index in British English
noun: a series of indentations cut into the fore-edge of a book to facilitate quick reference
verb: to furnish with a thumb index

thumb-index in American English
transitive verb: to provide (a book) with a thumb index

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