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Definition of finger :
1. Anything that does work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine; especially ( Mech.) a small projecting rod, wire, or piece, which is brought into contact with an object to effect, direct, or restrain a motion.
2. One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extermities of the hand, other than the thumb.
3. Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
4. The breadth of a finger, or the fourth part of the hand; a measure of nearly an inch; also, the length of finger, a measure in domestic use in the United States, of about four and a half inches or one eighth of a yard.
5. To execute, as any delicate work.
6. To mark the notes of ( a piece of music) so as to guide the fingers in playing.
7. To perform on an instrument of music.
8. To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin.
9. To touch lightly; to toy with.
10. To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with.
11. To use the fingers in playing on an instrument.
Synonyms:
antenna, pinkie, hitchhike, knowledge, riff, forefinger, find, ring finger, hitch, recognize, dactyl, feeler, flick, flip, pinpoint, finger's breadth, claw, place, organ of touch, tentacle, extremity, digit, index finger, figure, riffle, leaf, fingerbreadth, thumb, tactile member, pointer, identify
feel (part of speech: verb)
respond, handle, sense, undergo, grope, probe, fumble, experience
volume (part of speech: noun)
gallon, magnum, bushel, pint, quart, milliliter, decaliter, liter, teaspoon, centiliter, gill, ounce, tablespoon, cup, peck, volume, cord, barrel, hogshead
touch (part of speech: verb)
caress, skim, kiss, stroke, twiddle, brush, contact, paw, rub, touch, palpate, manipulate, ply, feel, graze, palm
Usage examples:
- Among the Blood, such sacrifice of a finger by women as well as men was common at the sun dance. - "The Sun Dance of the Blackfoot Indians", Clark Wissler.
- There was so evidently a pointing of the Great Master's finger in this matter, that we were at once constrained to accept the invitation. - "Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel", John Yeardley.
- He put out the middle finger of his hand. - "No Great Magic", Fritz Reuter Leiber.