Finger Definition

fĭnggər
fingered, fingering, fingers
noun
fingers
Any of the five jointed parts projecting from the palm of the hand; esp., any of these other than the thumb.
Webster's New World
The part of a glove that covers one of these parts.
Webster's New World
Something, such as an oblong peninsula, that resembles one of the digits of the hand.
American Heritage
Anything resembling a finger in shape or use; specif., a short strip of chicken, fish, etc., breaded and deep-fried.
Webster's New World
A rough unit of measure based on.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
fingered, fingering, fingers
To touch or handle with the fingers; use the fingers on.
Webster's New World
To use the fingers in a certain way or sequence on a musical instrument.
Webster's New World
To take; steal.
Webster's New World
To be fingered.
Webster's New World
To extend (out, across, etc.) like a finger.
Webster's New World
Antonyms:
idiom
have
  • To hope for a successful or advantageous outcome.
American Heritage
lay (one's)
  • To locate; find:

    We haven't been able to lay a finger on those photos.

American Heritage
put (one's) finger on
  • To remember; recall:

    I know his name; I just can't put my finger on it.

American Heritage
twist
  • To dominate utterly and effortlessly.
American Heritage
burn one's fingers
  • to cause oneself trouble by being too inquisitive, meddlesome, etc.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Finger

Noun

Singular:
finger
Plural:
fingers

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Finger

Origin of Finger

  • Middle English from Old English penkwe in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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