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Definition of thumbhole

thumbhole

/ˈθʌm.hoʊl/
thumb · hole
Plural:thumbholes
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thumbhole Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small opening in the cuff of a long-sleeved garment through which the thumb is inserted to keep the sleeve in place and cover the back of the hand.

Example

"She pulled the fleece jacket's cuffs down over her hands and slipped her thumbs through the thumbholes for extra warmth during her morning run."

2

A hole or semicircular notch in an object, such as an artist's palette, a bowling ball, or a sliding lid, designed to accommodate the thumb for gripping or opening.

Example

"The painter slipped her left thumb through the thumbhole of the wooden palette and balanced the board against her forearm."

• Nearby Words

thuja
thukela
thumb
thumbhole
thumbless
thumblike
thumbnail

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