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Definition of fingerhole

fingerhole

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚˌhoʊl/
fin · ger · hole
Plural:fingerholes
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fingerhole Lexical Profile

fingerhole Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small opening, recess, or perforation in an object (such as a bowling ball, box, or tool) into which a finger can be inserted to grip, lift, or manipulate it.

Example

"She slid her hand into the fingerhole on the spine of the heavy binder and pulled it off the high shelf."

2

One of the small holes along the body of a wind instrument (such as a flute or recorder) that a player covers or uncovers with the fingers to alter the pitch.

Example

"The music teacher showed the student how to completely seal each fingerhole on the recorder to produce a clear tone."

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• Nearby Words

fingerboard
fingered
fingerer
fingerhole
fingering
fingerless
fingerlike

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fingerhole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fingerhole
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