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.
Finger(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.
Finger(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.
Finger(n.) Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
Finger(v. i.) To use the fingers in playing on an instrument.
Finger(v. t.) To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with.
Finger(v. t.) To touch lightly; to toy with.
Finger(v. t.) To perform on an instrument of music.
Finger(v. t.) To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide the fingers in playing.
Finger(v. t.) To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin.
Finger(v. t.) To execute, as any delicate work.
Fingered(a.) Having fingers.
Fingered(a.) Having leaflets like fingers; digitate.
Fingered(a.) Marked with figures designating which finger should be used for each note.
Fingered(imp. & p. p.) of Finger
Fingerer(n.) One who fingers; a pilferer.
Fingering(n.) The act or process of handling or touching with the fingers.
Fingering(n.) The manner of using the fingers in playing or striking the keys of an instrument of music; movement or management of the fingers in playing on a musical instrument, in typewriting, etc.
Fingering(n.) The marking of the notes of a piece of music to guide or regulate the action or use of the fingers.
Fingering(n.) Delicate work made with the fingers.
Fingering(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Finger
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