: a piece or part forming the crown or top of something specifically : crown sense 3f(2)

What does Thumbled mean?

Thumble. (verb) To move an object back and forth using the thumb; to fumble with an object subconsciously while at the same time thinking about something; to think, thumb, and fumble any object, esp. a computer mouse. I thumbled with the mouse, trying to decide whether to answer the insulting question.

What does Promotee mean?

: one who is raised in rank or position each man in the outfit punches the promotee in the arm, once for each pay grade— L. M. Uris.