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Physical FingerPlay
Refers specifically to the larger finger used for gripping objects. SlideHe broke his thumb while playing basketball.
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Not For CountingPlay
In English, the thumb isn't typically referred to as a 'finger' for counting purposes. SlideShe has ten fingers and two thumbs.