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Forefinger: meaning, definitions and examples

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forefinger

 

[ ˈfɔːˌfɪŋɡər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pointing gesture

The forefinger is the finger next to the thumb on your hand which you use to point at things.

Synonyms

index finger

Examples of usage

  • She pointed at the map with her forefinger.
  • He raised his forefinger to his lips in a gesture for silence.

Translations

Translations of the word "forefinger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dedo indicador

🇮🇳 अंगुली

🇩🇪 Zeigefinger

🇮🇩 jari telunjuk

🇺🇦 вказівний палець

🇵🇱 palec wskazujący

🇯🇵 人差し指

🇫🇷 index

🇪🇸 dedo índice

🇹🇷 işaret parmağı

🇰🇷 집게손가락

🇸🇦 سبابة

🇨🇿 ukazováček

🇸🇰 ukazovák

🇨🇳 食指

🇸🇮 kazalec

🇮🇸 vísi

🇰🇿 сұқ саусақ

🇬🇪 საჩვენებელი თითი

🇦🇿 işarət barmağı

🇲🇽 dedo índice

Etymology

The term 'forefinger' dates back to the 15th century, with 'fore' meaning 'front' or 'before' and 'finger' referring to the digits on the hand. The forefinger has been traditionally used for pointing and signaling, making it a key part of human communication and interaction.

See also: finger, fingernail, fingers.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,250, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.