Pronunciation: /ˈfɪŋɡər/
noun a slender jointed part of the hand that extends from the palm and is used for grasping and holding objects
A1 She pointed at the map with her finger.
A2 He accidentally slammed his finger in the car door.
B1 The doctor examined the patient's finger for any signs of infection.
B2 She carefully wrapped the injured finger in a bandage.
C1 The pianist's fingers moved effortlessly across the keys.
C2 The artist used his fingers to create intricate designs in the clay sculpture.
verb to touch or point to something with one's finger
A1 She fingered the pages of the book nervously.
A2 He fingered the edge of his jacket as he waited for the bus.
B1 The toddler fingered the buttons on the remote control, trying to figure out how it worked.
B2 The detective carefully fingered the evidence, looking for any clues.
C1 The musician fingered the guitar strings with precision, creating beautiful melodies.
C2 The artist fingered the paintbrush delicately, adding intricate details to the masterpiece.
formal She gently placed her finger on the book's page to keep her place.
informal I accidentally burned my finger while cooking dinner.
slang He's always snapping his fingers to get the waiter's attention.
figurative Pointing fingers at others won't solve the problem.
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