Index-finger definition

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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The finger next to the thumb.
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The part of a glove that covers this finger.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
index-finger
Plural:
index-fingers

Origin of index-finger

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

    From Wiktionary

Index-finger Sentence Examples

  • Jackson put his index finger on her lips to silence her.

  • He brought his index finger to his lips.

  • When she looked up at him, he put an index finger to his lips indicating silence.

  • She traced his jaw line from temple to chin with her index finger.

  • She crunched up her face, then used her index finger to wipe Elisabeth's thumb.

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