Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
purlicue
noun
/ˈpɜːrlɪkjuː/
Definition
The space between the thumb and the extended forefinger.
Examples
- She held the paintbrush delicately in her purlicue as she painted the fine details.
- The instructor demonstrated how to hold a pencil using the purlicue to grip it properly.
Meaning
Purlicue refers to the area created when you spread your thumb and forefinger apart, which is often used in various gestures or to hold objects.
Synonyms
- None
