finger
1fin·ger
noun \ˈfiŋ-gər\Definition of FINGER
1
: any of the five terminating members of the hand : a digit of the forelimb; especially : one other than the thumb
2
a : something that resembles a finger <a narrow finger of land> b : a part of a glove into which a finger is inserted c : a projecting piece (as a pawl for a ratchet) brought into contact with an object to affect its motion
3
: the breadth of a finger
5
: bird 10 —usually used with the
— fin·ger·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
Examples of FINGER
- Don't stick your fingers in the cookie batter!
- He slipped the ring onto her finger.
- The baby held onto my thumb with her tiny fingers.
- She ran her fingers through his hair.
- He drummed his fingers on the table impatiently.
- a finger of land extending into the sea
- She was so mad, she gave him the finger.
- Some angry driver flipped me the finger on the highway this morning.
Origin of FINGER
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German fingar finger
First Known Use: before 12th century
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