thumbhole
noun
thumb·hole
ˈthəm-ˌhōl 
1
: an opening in which to insert the thumb
2
: a hole in a wind musical instrument opened or closed by the thumb
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Prana Women's Sol Searcher Long-sleeve Top $75 at REI
This sun shirt from Prana also features thumbholes.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2024
The long-sleeve mini not only has a soft interior for extra warmth but also convenient thumbholes to keep sleeves in place and side pockets to hold your phone, wallet, and other essentials.
—Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2024
The 3-panel hood is neither too roomy nor too tight, and the thumbholes seem well-placed, even for my particularly long arms.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 6 July 2024
Travelers will appreciate smart details like the thumbhole cuffs to keep your hands warm, a removable faux-fur trim hood, and the jacket's stretchy, forgiving material.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2024
The long-sleeve mini not only has a soft interior for extra warmth but also convenient thumbholes to keep sleeves in place and side pockets to hold your phone, wallet, and other essentials.
—Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2024
The 3-panel hood is neither too roomy nor too tight, and the thumbholes seem well-placed, even for my particularly long arms.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 6 July 2024
Travelers will appreciate smart details like the thumbhole cuffs to keep your hands warm, a removable faux-fur trim hood, and the jacket's stretchy, forgiving material.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023
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“Thumbhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbhole. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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