thumbnail

noun
UK /ˈθʌm.neɪl/
US /ˈθʌm.neɪl/

The small picture of your finger that is on your hand.

She showed me her thumbnail, which had a tiny flower painted on it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A very small picture that shows what a bigger picture or video looks like.

Click the thumbnail to watch the full video.

3. A short description or summary of something.

The report gives a thumbnail sketch of the new plan.

4. Very small or brief in size or detail.

He gave a thumbnail version of the story in just two sentences.