Definitions for finger

Definitions for (noun) finger

Main entry: finger

Definition: one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb


Main entry: finger

Definition: any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

Usage: her fingers were long and thin


Main entry: digit, finger, finger's breadth, fingerbreadth

Definition: the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure


Definitions for (verb) finger

Main entry: finger

Definition: indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments


Main entry: finger, feel

Definition: examine by touch

Usage: Feel this soft cloth!; The customer fingered the sweater


Main entry: finger, thumb

Definition: feel or handle with the fingers

Usage: finger the binding of the book


Main entry: finger

Definition: search for on the computer

Usage: I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons


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