finger

²finger

verb

fin·geredfin·ger·ing\-g(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of FINGER

transitive verb

1

: to touch or feel with the fingers

2

a : to play (a musical instrument) with the fingers b : to play (as notes or chords) with a specific fingering c : to mark the notes of (a music score) as a guide in playing

3

: to point out : identify

4

: to extend into or penetrate in the shape of a finger

intransitive verb

1

: to touch or handle something

2

a : to use the fingers in playing a musical instrument b : to have a certain fingering —used of a musical instrument

3

: to extend in the shape or manner of a finger

Examples of FINGER

1. He was fingered as a suspect.
2. <thus far authorities haven't been able to finger the person who's been lighting fires around town>

First Known Use of FINGER

15th century

Related to FINGER

Synonyms: distinguish, identify, ID, pinpoint, single (out)

Related Words: diagnose; determine, find; locate, pick out, place, recognize, spot; check, examine, inspect, investigate, notice, observe, scrutinize; betray, disclose, discover, reveal

Near Antonyms: camouflage, conceal, disguise, hide; counterfeit, feign, sham, simulate

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