fingered

adjective

fin·gered ˈfiŋ-gərd

Synonyms of fingered next

: having fingers especially of a specified kind or number

—used in combination

stubby-fingeredfive-fingered

: having projections or processes like fingers

the fingered roots of giant trees

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Dexterous multi-fingered hands are extremely versatile and provide a generic way to perform multiple tasks in human-centric environments. —

Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2023 In bariolage, open strings are alternated with fingered strings to create a flickering sound. —

Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023 Kim Kardashian is revealing her green-fingered side. —

Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023 However, by making use of their surroundings, such as pushing an item against a table or wall, simple grippers can perform skillful maneuvers usually thought achievable only by more complex, fragile and expensive, multi-fingered artificial hands. —

IEEE Spectrum, 8 Feb. 2023 Dexterous multi-fingered hands can provide robots with the ability to flexibly perform a wide range of manipulation skills. —

IEEE Spectrum, 27 Sep. 2019 First Husband said that about halfway through the ride Missus Johnson stood up and gripped her seat’s back cushion, full-fingered, making frown lines in the plastic. —

Natashia Deón, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021 Others cheered them on, giving a three-fingered salute that has been the pro-democracy movement’s symbol of resistance. —

Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2020 Common examples include overly fingered hands, featureless faces and people with mouths for eyes. —

Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2020 See More

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