thumbhole

thumb·hole

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thuhm-hohl]
- /ˈθʌmˌhoʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thuhm-hohl]
- /ˈθʌmˌhoʊl/

Definitions of thumbhole word

noun thumbhole a hole into which a thumb can be inserted, as to provide a grip. 1
noun thumbhole a hole for putting the thumb into, usually for improving grip 0
noun thumbhole a hole on a woodwind instrument that is opened and closed by the thumb 0
noun thumbhole an opening for the insertion of a thumb, as to provide a firm hold 0
noun thumbhole an opening in a wind instrument that is covered or uncovered with the thumb to produce certain notes 0

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Origin of thumbhole

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; thumb + hole

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Parts of speech for Thumbhole

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thumbhole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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