Finger: meaning, definitions and examples

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finger

[ ˈfɪŋɡər ]

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body part

The part of the hand at the end of the arm on which the nails grow.

Synonyms

digit, index finger, thumb

Examples of usage

She pointed at the map with her finger.
He accidentally slammed the car door on his finger.

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measurement

A unit of length, equal to 7/8 inch (2.2 cm).

Synonyms

digit, inch

Examples of usage

The bookshelf was six feet tall and could hold up to twenty fingers of books.

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touch

To touch or feel with the fingers.

Synonyms

caress, handle, touch

Examples of usage

She fingered the fabric to check its quality.
He nervously fingered the ring in his pocket.

Translations

Translations of the word "finger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dedo

🇮🇳 उंगली

🇩🇪 Finger

🇮🇩 jari

🇺🇦 палець

🇵🇱 palec

🇯🇵 指 (ゆび)

🇫🇷 doigt

🇪🇸 dedo

🇹🇷 parmak

🇰🇷 손가락

🇸🇦 إصبع

🇨🇿 prst

🇸🇰 prst

🇨🇳 手指 (shǒuzhǐ)

🇸🇮 prst

🇮🇸 fingur

🇰🇿 саусақ

🇬🇪 თითი

🇦🇿 barmaq

🇲🇽 dedo

Word origin

The word 'finger' originated from the Old English word 'finger' which meant 'finger or toe'. Its Indo-European root 'penkwe' also gave rise to words like 'five' and 'pentagon'. Fingers have been an essential part of human anatomy for thousands of years, used for tasks ranging from grasping objects to communication through gestures.

See also: fingernail, fingers, forefinger.