Short thick digit (5)

I believe the answer is:

thumb

(Other definitions for thumb that I've seen before include "Hitchhike - ..... a lift" , "could do it for a lift" , "First digit" , "Digit used in getting free rides from motorists" , "Hitch-hiking digit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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