finger

The definition of a finger is a digit on your hand or anything that looks like or functions like a finger.

Names of Each Finger

Thumb - The thumb is the short, stubby finger that can rotate in all directions (opposable thumb). The anatomical name for the thumb is the 1st finger.

Index Finger - This finger is also known as the pointer finger, the forefinger and the trigger finger. The anatomical name is the 2nd finger, digitus secundus or digitus II. Its hand analysis name is the 1st finger or the Jupiter finger.

Middle Finger - This finger is called the bird finger, the long finger and "The Finger." Its anatomical name is the 3rd finger, digitus tertius, digitus III or digitus medius (because it’s in the middle). Palm readers know it as the 2nd finger or the Saturn finger.

Ring Finger - This finger has several anatomical names including the 4th finger, digitus quartus, digitus IV, digitus annularis and digitus medicinalis. Hand analysts know this finger as the 3rd finger or the Apollo finger.

Little Finger - Also known as the baby finger or pinky, the little finger is the smallest of all the fingers. Its anatomical name is the 5th finger, digitus quintus or digitus V, while hand analysts call it the 4th finger or the Mercury finger.

(noun)

To finger is defined as to point at someone with blame.

(verb)

An example of finger is to identify a criminal in a police lineup.

To finger means to touch.

(verb)

An example of to finger is to run your hands along a coat at a store.

See finger in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

any of the five jointed parts projecting from the palm of the hand; esp., any of these other than the thumb
the part of a glove that covers one of these parts
anything resembling a finger in shape or use
☆ a rough unit of measure based on
1. the breadth of a finger ( inch to 1 inch), as in measuring whiskey in a glass
2. Now Rare the length of a man's middle finger (about 4 inches)
Mech. a projecting part coming into contact with another part and controlling its motion

Origin: ME < OE, akin to Ger finger, Goth figgrs, prob. < IE base *penkwe, five

transitive verb

to touch or handle with the fingers; use the fingers on
Now Rare to take; steal
☆ to point out; indicate or designate, specif. in senses of put the finger on (see phrase below)
Music
1. to play (an instrument, chord, etc.) by using the fingers in a certain way or sequence on strings, keys, etc.
2. to mark (a score) with directions for the way to use the fingers

intransitive verb

See finger in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One of the five digits of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
The part of a glove designed to cover a finger.
Something, such as an oblong peninsula, that resembles one of the digits of the hand.
The length or width of a finger.
A degree of participation; a share: “seems almost sure to have a finger or two in crafting the final blueprint” (George B. Merry).
An obscene gesture of defiance or derision made by pointing or jabbing the middle finger upward. Often used with the.

verb fin·gered, fin·ger·ing, fin·gers

verb, transitive

To touch with the fingers; handle. See Synonyms at touch.
Music
a. To mark (a score) with indications of which fingers are to play the notes.
b. To play (an instrument) by using the fingers in a particular order or way.
Slang
a. To inform on.
b. To designate, especially as an intended victim.