How to Use thumbhole in a Sentence

thumbhole

noun
  • The sleeves are longer than the R1, and the thumbholes were the perfect length for me.
    Anna Callaghan, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2018
  • It’s drilled and tapped for a scope and is available in standard and thumbhole versions.
    Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 3 Oct. 2019
  • From left: For tactile techies, a fuzzy neck panel and thumbhole cuffs ensure a soft and cozy skin-feel for a long day on the hill.
    Rebecca Malinsky, WSJ, 11 Dec. 2020
  • Cut it out with a jigsaw [b], then freehand drill the thumbhole at a shallow angle with a 7⁄16-inch paddle bit.
    Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
  • The gun features a bull barrel and an ambidextrous thumbhole stock.
    Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 23 June 2014
  • The Strafe Lynx also has a ski pass pocket on the sleeve, thumbhole cuffs, and a helmet-compatible hood.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The thumbhole stock can be adapted to fit just about anyone—righty or lefty—with both standard and high cheek pieces to ensure a good sight picture.
    Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 4 Dec. 2020
  • There are magnetic closures instead of buttons, and thumbhole cuffs to keep jacket sleeves in place.
    Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021
  • The Surfskin gives total body coverage with foot stirrups and thumbholes.
    Samantha Esquivel, Orange County Register, 2 May 2017
  • The Gamma has a helmet-compatible hood, thumbholes, a high collar, hand pockets, and a pocket at the left biceps.
    Anna Callaghan, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2018
  • Made from organic cotton and bamboo, the fabric feels soft against your skin, with smart details like thumbholes to cover your hands, and pockets to stash your sunglasses.
    Kristin Auble, CNT, 25 July 2017
  • Some of the items include their Oversized Long Sleeve shirt, which adds thumbholes to the sleeves for athletic activity, and offers a new set of colorways to the collection—from army green to ash gray, and a flat white to their signature black.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • There are so many small details, from the thumbholes to keep your hands covered on cold mornings to the cozy scuba hood to keep your head insulated as well as an interior chest pocket for storing your phone or valuables.
    Michelle Gross, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • Kayakers will appreciate the addition of thumbholes to ensure the sleeves provide full coverage while paddling.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Modern refinements to the classic rifle include a transfer bar safety that makes the gun drop safe and synthetic furniture, including a thumbhole model.
    Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 14 Aug. 2020
  • Available in 10 bright and neutral colors, this simple, waterproof jacket is light enough to easily pack down into your suitcase without taking up excess space, and boasts thoughtful details like a zip-off bib, thumbhole cuffs, and even a cozy hood.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Thanks to a warming, gaiter-compatible high neck, thumbholes that prevent sleeves from bunching under outer layers, and a handy chest pocket, this will perfectly complement your existing ski apparel.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The leggings and sports bras incorporate contouring and bonded technology and signature details include thumbholes in sleeves, secure zip pockets and flexible drawstrings.
    Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2020

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