Thumbhole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thumbhole is a noun meaning A hole designed to receive a thumb.
Meaning
A hole designed to receive a thumb.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To cut thumbholes (for carrying) in the lids of boxes.
Example Sentences
The paint set is the top-of-the-line model, the Extra-Fine Oil Artist’s Box with a 39-tube spectrum of colors, 6 different painting mediums, 10 brushes (5 sable and 5 hog bristle), palette knives and a palette (with old-fashioned thumbholes), all in a portable walnut box.
Word Forms
- thumbholes
- thumbholing
- thumbholed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thumbpiece, thumbkin, touchhole, thumb screw, thumbscrew, thumbstall.
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