Definition of Finger

  • (n.) One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extermities of the hand, other than the thumb.
  • (n.) 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.
  • (n.) 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.
  • (n.) Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
  • (v. t.) To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with.
  • (v. t.) To touch lightly; to toy with.
  • (v. t.) To perform on an instrument of music.
  • (v. t.) To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide the fingers in playing.
  • (v. t.) To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin.
  • (v. t.) To execute, as any delicate work.
  • (v. i.) To use the fingers in playing on an instrument.

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