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Meaning of finger

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

finger

Pronunciation:/ˈfɪŋəɹ//ˈfɪŋɡə//ˈfɪŋɡɚ/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: Humans have two hands and ten fingers. Each hand has one thumb and four fingers.

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

  3. Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly:

  4. Something similarly extending, from a larger body, particularly:

    Example: a finger of land; a finger of smoke

verb

Definitions

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

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

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