Definition of finger - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicaleach of the five digits on the hand
- He cut his finger while cooking.
2.
clothingglove section shaped to cover one digit on a hand
- The glove's finger was torn.
3.
- He gave the driver the finger.
4.
zoologyTECH. similar extremities in other animalsTECH.
- The bat's wing has elongated fingers.
Verb
1.
touchingtouch or feel with the fingers
- She fingered the fabric to check its texture.
2.
identificationidentify or point out someone
- The witness fingered the suspect in the lineup.
3.
- They fingered each other passionately.
4.
musictr./intr. TECH. use fingers to play a musical instrumenttr./intr. TECH.
- He fingered the guitar strings skillfully.
5.
InternetDated US check a user's status using an early network status protocolDated US
- He fingered the user to check their online status.
Images of finger
glove section shaped to cover one digit on a hand
Expressions with finger
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mistakes from pressing wrong keys or buttons
I sent the wrong email due to finger trouble.
direct a finger towards someone or something
She pointed her finger at the map.
be involved in something
She seems to have a finger in every project at work.
make a small effort to help someone
He wouldn't even lift a finger to help his friend move.
make no effort to help or do something
He won't move a finger to help us.
direct a finger towards someone or something
She pointed a finger at the map.
accuse someone of wrongdoing
He pointed the finger at his coworker for the missing files.
easily control or influence someone by persuasion or charm
She can twist him around her little finger with a smile.
have control over someone by charming or manipulating them
She can wind anyone around her little finger with a smile.
in a very easy way, like touching lightly
You can unlock the phone with the touch of a finger.
successfully control or influence someone for a long time
She can wrap her boss around her little finger easily.
participation in various projects or fields
With a finger in every pie, he never has a dull moment.
suffer consequences from a mistake or risk
He burned his finger investing in that company.
awareness of current trends or developments
She has her finger on the pulse of the fashion industry.
trigger finger eager to fire a weapon
The soldier had an itchy trigger finger during the standoff.
harm or interfere with someone or something
Don't lay a finger on my books.
identify or locate something exactly
I can't lay my finger on the exact reason for her sadness.
not make any effort to help
He didn't raise a finger to help with the move.
blame someone for something wrong or bad
They point an accusing finger at the manager for the mistake.
start working hard after a period of low effort
He needs to pull his finger out if he wants to pass the exam.
identify or specify something difficult to pinpoint
I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong.
move finger side to side to show warning or disapproval
The teacher shook her finger at the noisy students.
very short amount of time
The event was over in a snap of a finger.
easily control or influence someone
She can twist him around her finger with just a smile.
Origin of finger
Old English, finger (digit)
Terms with finger included in their meaning
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gesture
extend the index finger to show something
jewelry
circular band worn on a finger
jewelry
ring worn on the finger
action
insertion of a finger into the nostril
action
jab or prod with a finger or sharp object
physical action
push someone lightly with finger or object to get attention
action
sharp poke with a finger or object
finger joints
joints of the fingers which bulge when the fist is closed
physical action
insert a finger into the nostril
action
quick jab or thrust with a finger or object
action
poke or push with a finger or pointed object
gesture
move finger upward on a screen
touchscreen gesture
the act of passing a finger across a touchscreen
pressing action
press, move, or touch using the short front finger of the hand
cooking
small finger-shaped piece cut from a larger carrot
physical touch
touch someone quickly with a finger or object
touching
touch or push something quickly with a finger or object
finger joint
joint between the bones of the fingers
weapons
small metal weapon worn over finger joints
physical touch
push against gently with a finger or object
jabbing action
act of jabbing or thrusting with a finger or object
physical action
act of poking or pushing with a finger
phone gesture
slide one's finger across a touch screen
injury
injure a finger or toe by compression
Examples of finger in a sentence
He pointed his finger at the culprit. The finger of the glove was too tight. He repaired the glove's finger with a patch. She was shocked when he flashed the finger during the meeting. The celebrity got in trouble for giving the finger on live TV. The lizard's fingers help it grip surfaces.
Elephants have finger-like projections on their trunks. He fingered the keys, trying to remember the tune. The detective fingered the evidence carefully. She fingered him as the culprit without hesitation. The detective fingered the thief after reviewing the evidence. She gently fingered him under the covers. He fingered her softly, exploring every inch. She fingered the piano keys with precision. The violinist fingered the strings delicately. He used the software to finger the account details. The administrator fingered the server to gather user information.
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- French:doigt, toucher, ...
- German:Finger, mit dem Finger berühren, ...
- Italian:dito, toccare, ...
- Spanish:dedo, tocar, ...
- Portuguese:dedo, tocar, ...
- Chinese:手指, 用手指触摸, ...
- Japanese:指, 触る, ...
- Arabic:إِصْبَع, لَمَسَ, ...
- Hebrew:אֶצְבַּע, לְמַשֵּׁשׁ, ...
- Russian:палец, потрогать, ...
- Ukrainian:палець, торкатися, ...
- Hindi:उंगली, छूना, ...
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