thumbnail
UK: ˈθʌm.neɪl | US: ˈθʌm.neɪl
n. 1. The small, hard plate covering the tip of a human thumb.
n. 2. A miniature version of an image or page, used for quick reference or navigation.
vt. 3. To create or display a reduced-size version of an image or document.
The word "thumbnail" originated in the late 16th century, combining "thumb" (Old English þūma) and "nail" (Old English nægl). Initially, it referred literally to the nail on the thumb. By the mid-19th century, it metaphorically described anything small or concise (e.g., "thumbnail sketch"), later evolving in computing to denote miniature preview images—likely because early digital thumbnails were roughly the size of a thumb's nail.
She accidentally hit her thumbnail with a hammer.
The website displays thumbnail images for faster browsing.
Can you thumbnail these photos for the gallery preview?
His presentation included a thumbnail summary of the project.
Scroll through the thumbnails to find the video you need.