Definition of finger

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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..

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Palm :: Palm (n.) A lineal measure equal either to the breadth of the hand or to its length from the wrist to the ends of the fingers; a hand; -- used in measuring a horse's height.
Fillip :: Fillip (n.) A jerk of the finger forced suddenly from the thumb; a smart blow.
Fourchette :: Fourchette (n.) The forked piece between two adjacent fingers, to which the front and back portions are sewed..
Trigger :: Trigger (n.) A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially (Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the finger to release the cock and discharge the piece..
Sexdigitism :: Sexdigitism (n.) The state of having six fingers on a hand, or six toes on a foot..
Pinnywinkles :: Pinnywinkles (n. pl.) An instrument of torture, consisting of a board with holes into which the fingers were pressed, and fastened with pegs..
Chirogymnast :: Chirogymnast (n.) A mechanical contrivance for exercising the fingers of a pianist.
Five-finger :: Five-finger (n.) See Cinquefoil.
Palm :: Palm (n.) The broad flattened part of an antler, as of a full-grown fallow deer; -- so called as resembling the palm of the hand with its protruding fingers..
Tip :: Tip (n.) The point or extremity of anything; a pointed or somewhat sharply rounded end; the end; as, the tip of the finger; the tip of a spear..
Ringman :: Ringman (n.) The ring finger.
Potto :: Potto (n.) A nocturnal mammal (Perodictius potto) of the Lemur family, found in West Africa. It has rudimentary forefingers. Called also aposoro, and bush dog..
Digitize :: Digitize (v. t.) To finger; as, to digitize a pen..
Quick :: Quick (n.) The life; the mortal point; a vital part; a part susceptible of serious injury or keen feeling; the sensitive living flesh; the part of a finger or toe to which the nail is attached; the tender emotions; as, to cut a finger nail to the quick; to thrust a sword to the quick, to taunt one to the quick; -- used figuratively..
Fingering :: Fingering (n.) Delicate work made with the fingers.
Neck :: Neck (n.) That part of a violin, guitar, or similar instrument, which extends from the head to the body, and on which is the finger board or fret board..
Drawgloves :: Drawgloves (n. pl.) An old game, played by holding up the fingers..
Pick :: Pick (v.) To remove something from with a pointed instrument, with the fingers, or with the teeth; as, to pick the teeth; to pick a bone; to pick a goose; to pick a pocket..
Ring :: Ring (v. t.) To fit with a ring or with rings, as the fingers, or a swine's snout..
Clumsy :: Clumsy (superl.) Without skill or grace; wanting dexterity, nimbleness, or readiness; stiff; awkward, as if benumbed; unwieldy; unhandy; hence; ill-made, misshapen, or inappropriate; as, a clumsy person; a clumsy workman; clumsy fingers; a clumsy gesture; a clumsy excuse..
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