- any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
- the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
- one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb
💬 Examples
- "her fingers were long and thin"
FINGER
FIN ·GER 2 syllables
B1 · Intermediate 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 10 ✅ valid word
Useful in everyday and work contexts.
- feel or handle with the fingers
- examine by touch
- search for on the computer
- indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments
💬 Examples
- "finger the binding of the book"
- "Feel this soft cloth!"
- "The customer fingered the sweater"
- "I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons"