Index finger: meaning, definitions and examples
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index finger
[ ˈɪnˌdɛks ˈfɪŋɡər ]
body part
The index finger is the finger next to the thumb, often used for pointing or touching things.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He pointed at the map with his index finger.
- She pressed the button with her index finger.
measurement
In sewing, the index finger is a unit of measure equal to the width of a finger.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She measured the fabric using the index finger method.
Translations
Translations of the word "index finger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dedo indicador
🇮🇳 तर्जनी उंगली
🇩🇪 Zeigefinger
🇮🇩 jari telunjuk
🇺🇦 вказівний палець
🇵🇱 palec wskazujący
🇯🇵 人差し指 (ひとさしゆび)
🇫🇷 index
🇪🇸 dedo índice
🇹🇷 işaret parmağı
🇰🇷 집게손가락
🇸🇦 السبابة
🇨🇿 ukazováček
🇸🇰 ukazovák
🇨🇳 食指
🇸🇮 kazalec
🇮🇸 vísifingur
🇰🇿 сұқ саусақ
🇬🇪 საჩვენებელი თითი
🇦🇿 işarət barmağı
🇲🇽 dedo índice
Word origin
The term 'index finger' dates back to the 15th century, derived from the Latin word 'index', which means 'pointer'. The index finger has been historically associated with pointing and indicating directions. It is one of the most commonly used fingers in everyday activities.