thumbhole
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thumb·hole

noun \ˈthəm-ˌhōl\

Definition of THUMBHOLE

1
: an opening in which to insert the thumb
2
: a hole in a wind musical instrument opened or closed by the thumb

First Known Use of THUMBHOLE

1859

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