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The fingertips of the thumbs, forefingers, and middle fingers are constructed with sensitive, conductive yarn that’s compatible with touch screens.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Fans use a forefinger and thumb to mimic pistols firing.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
Squeeze the thick inner ring between your thumb and forefinger into an hourglass shape.
—Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
When harvesting sage, use scissors–or a sharp thumbnail and forefinger–and take one leaf at a time.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of forefinger was
in the 15th century
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“Forefinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefinger. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
forefinger
noun
fore·fin·ger
-ˌfiŋ-gər
Medical Definition
forefinger
noun
fore·fin·ger
-ˌfiŋ-gər
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