thumbhole

American  

[thuhm-hohl] / ˈθʌmˌhoʊl /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of thumbhole

First recorded in 1855–60; thumb + hole

Example Sentences

There are magnetic closures instead of buttons, and thumbhole cuffs to keep jacket sleeves in place.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2021

Punch a thumbhole through the bottom of the sleeve to secure the gloves, then pull on a second pair of gloves.

From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2020

Remington Model 11-87 Special Purpose Thumbhole-Deer This new model uses a heavier laminated thumbhole stock and an R3 recoil pad to reduce recoil.

From Time Magazine Archive

The new 11-87 and 870 Special Purpose Thumbhole-Deer models use a heavier laminated thumbhole stock and an R3 recoil pad to reduce recoil.

From Time Magazine Archive

For each note the upper circle represents the thumbhole; 1 and 2 are for the first and second fingers respectively. 

From Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History by Darwin, Francis, Sir