finger
/ˈfɪŋɡəː/
A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other animals; Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly; Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals; The lower, smaller segment of an arthropod claw
- plural
- fingers
Meanings
- 1
A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other animals
Tom is missing a finger.
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I can't move my fingers.
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- 2
Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly
- 3
Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals; The lower, smaller segment of an arthropod claw
- 4
Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals; One of the supporting structures of wings in birds, bats, etc. evolved from earlier toes or fingers
- 5
Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly
- 6
Something similar in shape to the human finger; Finger-shaped pieces of food
- 7
Something similar in shape to the human finger; A tube extending from a sealed system, or sometimes into one in the case of a cold finger
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Something similarly extending, (especially) from a larger body, particularly
- 9
Something similarly extending, (especially) from a larger body; Various protruding plant structures, as a banana from its hand
- 10
Something similar in function or agency to the human finger, (usually) with regard to touching, grasping, or pointing