THUMBHOLE


Meaning of THUMBHOLE in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: thumb (I) + hole

1. : an opening in which to insert the thumb ; specifically : a semicircular cut in the sides or ends of a container to facilitate lifting the cover

2. : a hole in a wind musical instrument opened or closed by the thumb

II. transitive verb

: to provide with a thumbhole

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