THUMBHOLE

Meaning of THUMBHOLE in English

noun Date: 1859 an opening in which to insert the thumb, a hole in a wind musical instrument opened or closed by the thumb

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THUMBHOLE — I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: thumb (I) + hole 1. : an opening in which to insert the thumb ; specifically …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
THUMBHOLE — /thum"hohl'/ , n. a hole into which a thumb can be inserted, as to provide a grip. [ 1855-60; THUMB …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
THUMBHOLE — noun Date: 1859 1. : an opening in which to insert the thumb 2. : a hole in a wind …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
THUMBHOLE — [thumb.hole] n (1859) 1: an opening in which to insert the thumb 2: a hole in a wind musical instrument …
Merriam-Webster English vocab
THUMBHOLE — n. Pronunciation: ' th ə m- ˌ h ō l Function: noun Date: 1859 1 : an opening in which …
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary
PALETTE — I. ˈpalə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V noun ( -s ) Etymology: French, from Middle French, small shovel, from pale spade, shovel (from …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
SHAKUHACHI — a Japanese end-blown bamboo flute that was originally derived from the earlier Chinese hsiao. The shakuhachi's blowing end is cut …
Britannica English vocabulary
RECORDER — in music, wind instrument of the fipple, or whistle, flute class, closely related to the flageolet. Most recorders made since …
Britannica English vocabulary