Finger — synonyms, definition

1. finger (Noun)

antenna appendage claw digit extremity feeler finger's breadth fingerbreadth hand tentacle thumb

finger (Noun) — Any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb). ex. "her fingers were long and thin"

finger (Noun) — The length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure.

finger (Noun) — One of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb.

covering dactyl digit extremity linear measure linear unit annualry forefinger index index finger little finger middle finger pinkie pinky pollex ring finger thumb fingernail fingertip knuckle knuckle joint metacarpophalangeal joint pad glove hand manus mitt paw

2. finger (Verb)

appoint clutch designate examine explore feel grip grope handle indicate make manipulate nominate palpate point out tap touch toy with

finger (Verb) — Feel or handle with the fingers. ex. "finger the binding of the book"

finger (Verb) — Examine by touch. ex. "The customer fingered the sweater"

finger (Verb) — Search for on the computer. ex. "I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons"

finger (Verb) — Indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments.

designate indicate look for point search seek show touch