What does the cryptic crossword clue "Something that may give one a lift from doctor on Thursday (5)" mean?

The definition is "Something that may give one a lift". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THU (synonym="Thursday") + MB (synonym="doctor") = THUMB The answer is THUMB.

Something that may give one a lift from doctor on Thursday (5)

Times Cryptic #28634 | 23 Across | 2023-06-20 flower

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