thumbhole

[thuhm-hohl]

thumb·hole

[thuhm-hohl]
noun
a hole into which a thumb can be inserted, as to provide a grip.

Origin:
1855–60; thumb + hole
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Thumbhole is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
WordNet
thumbhole

noun
1. the hole in a woodwind that is closed and opened with the thumb 
2. a finger hole made to fit the thumb (as in a bowling ball) 
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