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thumbhole
[ thuhm-hohl ]
/ ˈθʌmˌhoʊl /
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noun
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ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE "BLUE" SYNONYMS?
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Words nearby thumbhole
thumb a ride, thumb drive, thumber, thumb forceps, thumb glass, thumbhole, thumb index, thumbkin, thumb knot, thumbnail, thumbnail sketch
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How to use thumbhole in a sentence
I’m an advocate of thumbholes that keep sleeves in place when layering, and I get really excited when those sleeves also stretch enough in the forearm to roll above my elbows.