In the novel and movie "Holes," Stanley Yelnats, Jr., was robbed and left for dead in the West Texas desert. He survived by eating the onions he found growing on top of a huge, thumb-shaped rock, which he called "God's Thumb."
It depends on what you mean by "retreat". It can mean a withdrawal, as in a military retreat. It can mean a time of quiet and solitude. It can mean a place for quiet and solitude, like a refuge or sanctuary. Paganism is the worlds largest retreat either meaning decline, quiet, or solitude.
It meant "gate of gods."
the person who is loved by devas & gods
The Titanic was named from the Titans, the mythlogy gods, for her HUGE size, luxuay, and speed, but was overuled by Cunard's Lusitania.
It is a adjective for a titan like body or powers.(Titans are the ones created by Gaea (Earth) and Uranus. They were before the Gods)
Yes, sanctuary and refuge mean the same thing.
In the book "Holes" by Louis Sachar, the big thumb symbolizes friendship and loyalty between the characters Stanley and Zero. Stanley's family has a history of bad luck, but when he befriends Zero, they work together to overcome their obstacles and find a sense of hope and redemption. The big thumb represents the strength that comes from their bond and their shared journey towards personal growth.
shelter, refuge
what does the phrase rule of thumb mean
To take in; To hide out, stay.
shelter or protectionfrom danger
it means he is stroking his lips with his thumb
It means refuge or shelter.
The curve of your thumb is the part where it looks rounded, at the base of your thumb.
Seeking refuge, it erred.
It means you like a ring on your thumb
Doing nothing -- Standing around with your thumb up your nose.