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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The design of your base layers also matters, as features like partial zippers, U-neck collars, and thumbholes can contribute to greater comfort and functionality.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Choose from more than a dozen colors, all of which feature thumbholes and chafe-free seamless construction.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
The hood protects your neck like the Wu-Tang Clan, while thumbholes, dropped shoulders, and imperceptible seams ensure an unimpeded, chafe-free range of movement.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
This hoodie has thumbholes that can add a bit of extra warmth on chilly spring or fall hikes.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Choose from more than a dozen colors, all of which feature thumbholes and chafe-free seamless construction.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
The hood protects your neck like the Wu-Tang Clan, while thumbholes, dropped shoulders, and imperceptible seams ensure an unimpeded, chafe-free range of movement.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
This hoodie has thumbholes that can add a bit of extra warmth on chilly spring or fall hikes.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Thumbhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbhole. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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