Index-finger meaning

The finger next to the thumb.
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The part of a glove that covers this finger.
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The finger next to the thumb; forefinger.
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The finger next to the thumb.
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The part of a glove that covers this finger.
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Origin of index-finger

  • Literally “pointing finger”, index being from Latin, of same origin as indicate.
    From Wiktionary

Index-finger Sentence Examples

  • He brought his index finger to his lips.

  • He picked the ring up and stared at it absently, rolling it back and forth between his thumb and index finger.

  • He lifted her chin with a curled index finger and forced her to meet his solemn gaze.

  • She dashed on bare feet to intercept him, catching him with an index finger in the back of his belt.

  • "You are this close from me kissing you," he said and held up his index finger and thumb an inch apart.

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