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Examples
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A thumbpiece must be sewn on the bag at the hasp to open it by.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 Various
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They were almost upon him when Kalvar Dard pressed in the thumbpiece of the bomb; they were clutching at him when he released it.
Genesis H. Beam Piper 1934
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Grasp the handle, press your thumb on the thumbpiece -- and presto, the lid heaves up.
Europe After 8:15 George Jean Nathan 1920
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Above the handle, and attached to the lid, a metal flange or thumbpiece.
Europe After 8:15 George Jean Nathan 1920
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He knows it will squirt if he touches the thumbpiece, but it is as liable to hit him in the face, or wet his feet as anything.
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