finger

/ˈfɪŋəɹ/ · noun

Meaning

A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, exclusive of the thumb.
Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly:
Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly:
Something similarly extending, from a larger body, particularly:
Something similar in function or agency to the human finger, with regard to touching, grasping, or pointing.
Various units of measure based or notionally based on the adult human finger, particularly
To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in.
To poke, probe, feel, or fondle with a finger or fingers.
To use the fingers to penetrate and sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vagina or anus; to fingerbang
To use specified finger positions in producing notes on a musical instrument.
To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages.
To query (a user's status) using the Finger protocol.

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