thumbhole — [thum′hōl΄] n. 1. an opening for the insertion of a thumb, as to provide a firm hold 2. an opening in a wind instrument that is covered or uncovered with the thumb to produce certain notes … English World dictionary
thumbhole — noun Date: 1859 1. an opening in which to insert the thumb 2. a hole in a wind musical instrument opened or closed by the thumb … New Collegiate Dictionary
thumbhole — /thum hohl /, n. a hole into which a thumb can be inserted, as to provide a grip. [1855 60; THUMB + HOLE] * * * … Universalium
thumbhole — noun A hole designed to receive a thumb … Wiktionary
thumbhole — thumb•hole [[t]ˈθʌmˌhoʊl[/t]] n. mac a hole into which a thumb can be inserted, as to provide a grip • Etymology: 1855–60 … From formal English to slang
Heckler & Koch SR9 — Infobox Weapon name= Heckler Koch SR9 caption= HK SR9TC rifle origin=flagcountry|West Germany type=Sporting and Target Rifle is ranged=yes service= used by= wars= designer= Heckler Koch, Inc. design date= 1990 manufacturer= Heckler Koch, Inc.… … Wikipedia
wind instrument — /wind/ a musical instrument sounded by the breath or other air current, as the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, or flute. [1575 85] * * * ▪ music Introduction any musical instrument that uses air as the primary vibrating medium for the… … Universalium
SVD rifle — Infobox Weapon name=SVD caption=Current production SVD with synthetic furniture origin=flag|Soviet Union type=Sniper rifle is ranged=yes service=1963–present used by=See Users wars=Vietnam War, Soviet war in Afghanistan, Iraq War designer=E. F.… … Wikipedia
DuBiel Arms Company — Former type Private Industry firearms Fate Dissolved Founded 1975 (1975) Founder(s) Joseph T. DuBiel and Dr. Joh … Wikipedia
Dragunov sniper rifle — SVD (Dragunov) Current production SVD with synthetic furniture. Type Sniper rifle, designated marksman rifle Place … Wikipedia
