finger hole
noun
1
: any of several holes in the side of a wind instrument (such as a recorder) which may be covered or left open by the fingers to change the pitch of the tone
2
: a hole (as in a telephone dial or a bowling ball) into which the finger is placed to provide a grip
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The balls don't have finger holes, are about the size of a softball and players get three rolls instead of two.
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Kurtcia Collazo, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
The details at the hands were also sporty with a finger hole on each hand.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 24 June 2024
The vessel was a crude metal sphere pocked with tiny quartz windows, akin to finger holes in a bowling ball.
—Amy Brady, Scientific American, 20 June 2023
Another key difference: unlike metal flutes played in marching bands or orchestras, these flutes are made of wood and have fewer finger holes.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2023
Plus, its patent-pending design features an ergonomic finger hole for safe igniting.
—Popular Science, 15 Dec. 2020
Resembling a plastic wrench with a finger hole in one end, the device is designed for grabbing door handles, pushing buttons and twisting faucets without having to use your hands.
—Peter Krouse, cleveland, 13 Apr. 2020
The only other important factor is the finger holes: Your fingers should feel snug in them, but not so snug that your thumb pops out on release instead of smoothly exiting the ball.
—Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Nov. 2018
First, every sticker has been updated to combine giant, multi-finger holes and a firm-yet-responsive adhesive.
—Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 25 July 2018
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Kurtcia Collazo, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
The details at the hands were also sporty with a finger hole on each hand.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 24 June 2024
The vessel was a crude metal sphere pocked with tiny quartz windows, akin to finger holes in a bowling ball.
—Amy Brady, Scientific American, 20 June 2023
Another key difference: unlike metal flutes played in marching bands or orchestras, these flutes are made of wood and have fewer finger holes.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2023
Plus, its patent-pending design features an ergonomic finger hole for safe igniting.
—Popular Science, 15 Dec. 2020
Resembling a plastic wrench with a finger hole in one end, the device is designed for grabbing door handles, pushing buttons and twisting faucets without having to use your hands.
—Peter Krouse, cleveland, 13 Apr. 2020
The only other important factor is the finger holes: Your fingers should feel snug in them, but not so snug that your thumb pops out on release instead of smoothly exiting the ball.
—Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Nov. 2018
First, every sticker has been updated to combine giant, multi-finger holes and a firm-yet-responsive adhesive.
—Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 25 July 2018
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“Finger hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20hole. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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