finger

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈfɪŋəɹ/
/ˈfɪŋɡə/
/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, exclusive of the thumb.

Example Sentences
  • Humans have two hands and ten fingers. Each hand has one thumb and four fingers.
2 Definition

Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly:

3 Definition

Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly:

4 Definition

Something similarly extending, from a larger body, particularly:

Example Sentences
  • a finger of land; a finger of smoke
5 Definition

Something similar in function or agency to the human finger, with regard to touching, grasping, or pointing.

6 Definition

Various units of measure based or notionally based on the adult human finger, particularly

7 Definition

A part of a glove intended to cover a finger.

8 Definition

Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.

9 Definition

Someone skilled in the use of their fingers, a pickpocket.

10 Definition

A person.

11 Definition

(especially in the phrase 'give someone the finger') An obscene or insulting gesture made by raising one's middle finger towards someone with the palm of one's hand facing inwards.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in.

2 Definition

To poke, probe, feel, or fondle with a finger or fingers.

3 Definition

To use the fingers to penetrate and sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vagina or anus; to fingerbang

4 Definition

To use specified finger positions in producing notes on a musical instrument.

5 Definition

To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages.

6 Definition

To query (a user's status) using the Finger protocol.

7 Definition

To steal; to purloin.

8 Definition

To execute, as any delicate work.