thumbhole

• Nom désignant un trou ou une ouverture conçue pour accueillir ou manœuvrer le pouce, comme sur un instrument à vent en bois ou une boule de bowling.

A noun referring to an opening or hole designed to be operated or fitted by the thumb, such as on a woodwind instrument or a bowling ball.

1. Woodwind instrument holeB2formal

   An opening on a woodwind instrument that is controlled by the thumb to produce different notes.

   trou de pouce

   • The recorder has a thumbhole on the back for higher notes.
   • He covered the thumbhole to play the correct pitch.
   • The clarinet's thumbhole is essential for certain registers.

2. Ergonomic grip featureB2formal

   A specially designed hole or indentation for the thumb, often found on tools or sports equipment for better grip and control.

   logement pour le pouce

   • The bowling ball has a thumbhole for a secure grip.
   • This knife handle includes a thumbhole for safer use.
   • The controller's thumbhole allows for more precise movements.