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Finger

/ˈfɪŋəɹ/

A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, exclusive of the thumb.

📖 Definitions of "Finger"

noun
  1. 1

    A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, exclusive of the thumb.

    "Humans have two hands and ten fingers. Each hand has one thumb and four fingers."

  2. 2

    Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly:

  3. 3

    Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly:

  4. 4

    Something similarly extending, from a larger body, particularly:

    "a finger of land; a finger of smoke"

verb
  1. 1

    To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in.

  2. 2

    To poke, probe, feel, or fondle with a finger or fingers.

  3. 3

    To use the fingers to penetrate and sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vagina or anus; to fingerbang

  4. 4

    To use specified finger positions in producing notes on a musical instrument.

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