Phrases with «opposable thumbs»

"Opposable thumbs" refers to the ability of humans and some primates to move and touch their thumbs in opposition to their other fingers. This unique feature allows us to grasp objects, manipulate tools, and perform dextrous tasks with precision. Full definition

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Sentences with «opposable thumbs»

Well, here's my two cents — humans have evolved with opposable thumbs for many reasons: picking bugs out of your mate's coif, snagging tasty termites and, crucially, twisting volume knobs. (driving.ca)
(Despite what my daughter may have told you, my lack of opposable thumbs does NOT rescind my status as a primate) But I DO have a finger to point at my tablet and now I can color too! (thebloggess.com)
To this day, I'm not quite sure what the horses could have done, lacking opposable thumbs and all. (mindbodygreen.com)
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Phrases with «opposable thumbs»

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