Meanings
noun
- Synonym of gamekeeper's thumb.
Synonyms: gamekeeper's thumb
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nounSynonym of gamekeeper's thumb.
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Origin
It has been commonly observed among skiers because of the grasping of the ski poles.
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skier's thumb. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skier's%20thumb
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“skier's thumb.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skier's%20thumb. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “skier's thumb,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skier's%20thumb.
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