pointer finger

ˈpɔɪntər ˈfɪŋɡər
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Translation of pointer finger from English into Dutch

Noun

medical

US
the finger next to the thumb
US
  • She pointed at the map with her pointer finger.Ze wees naar de kaart met haar wijsvinger.
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Synonyms and analogies of pointer finger in English

n.forefingerindex fingerMore synonyms

Examples of pointer finger in a sentence

  • The child used his pointer finger to draw in the sand.

Translations of "pointer finger" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
wijsvingernm.

She injured her pointer finger while chopping vegetables this morning.

Ze heeft vanochtend tijdens het snijden van groenten haar wijsvinger bezeerd.

The pointer finger is often used for pressing buttons on devices.

De wijsvinger wordt vaak gebruikt om op knopjes van apparaten te drukken.

The pointer finger plays a crucial role in gripping and holding tools.

De wijsvinger is erg belangrijk bij het vastpakken en vasthouden van gereedschap.

You should wash your pointer finger thoroughly to avoid spreading germs.

Je moet je wijsvinger goed wassen om te voorkomen dat je bacteriën verspreidt.

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pointer finger: Examples and translations in context

He pointed at the painting using his pointer finger to highlight details.

Hij wees naar het schilderij en gebruikte zijn wijsvinger om details aan te duiden.

A cut on the pointer finger can make everyday tasks quite painful.

Een snee in je wijsvinger kan alledaagse handelingen behoorlijk pijnlijk maken.

The instructor asked students to raise their pointer finger if they had questions.

De docent vroeg de leerlingen hun wijsvinger op te steken als ze een vraag hadden.

Using your pointer finger, rest it on the left button.

Gebruik je wijsvinger en laat het rusten op de linker knop.

The keyboard requires precise tapping from your pointer finger for fast typing.

Op dit toetsenbord moet je met je wijsvinger heel precies tikken om snel te kunnen typen.

In sign language, the pointer finger helps form several important signs.

In gebarentaal speelt de wijsvinger een belangrijke rol bij het maken van verschillende gebaren.

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