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thumbhole

[ thuhm-hohl ]
/ ˈθʌmˌhoʊl /

noun

a hole into which a thumb can be inserted, as to provide a grip.

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Origin of thumbhole

First recorded in 1855–60; thumb + hole

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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