finger hole

noun

Definition of finger hole

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

Examples of finger hole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Carved with five finger holes and a tapered mouthpiece, the instrument dates from around the dawn of human settlement on the continent. Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, 15 June 2018 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 Carved with five finger holes and a tapered mouthpiece, the instrument dates from around the dawn of human settlement on the continent. Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, 15 June 2018 See More

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First Known Use of finger hole

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of finger hole was in 1785

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“Finger hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20hole. Accessed 7 Oct. 2022.

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