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thumbhole — [thum′hōl΄] n. 1. an opening for the insertion of a thumb, as to provide a firm hold 2. an opening in a wind instrument that is covered or uncovered with the thumb to produce certain notes … English World dictionary
thumbhole — noun 1. the hole in a woodwind that is closed and opened with the thumb • Hypernyms: ↑hole • Part Holonyms: ↑woodwind, ↑woodwind instrument, ↑wood 2. a finger hole made to fit the thumb (as in a bowling ball) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
thumbhole — noun Date: 1859 1. an opening in which to insert the thumb 2. a hole in a wind musical instrument opened or closed by the thumb … New Collegiate Dictionary
thumbhole — /thum hohl /, n. a hole into which a thumb can be inserted, as to provide a grip. [1855 60; THUMB + HOLE] * * * … Universalium
thumbhole — thumb•hole [[t]ˈθʌmˌhoʊl[/t]] n. mac a hole into which a thumb can be inserted, as to provide a grip • Etymology: 1855–60 … From formal English to slang
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