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finger

/ˈfɪŋɡə/

/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/

Translations

fingernoun

fingers

/ˈfɪŋɡə/

/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/

doigt

She wore a ring on her index finger.

Elle portait une bague à l’index.

doigtEn couture et en habillement.

The glove's finger was torn, exposing her skin to the cold.

Le doigt du gant était déchiré, exposant sa peau au froid.

Additional translations

bouchéePour un petit aliment ou une portion se mangeant avec les doigts.

doigtDans l’expression de mesure d’alcool.

Synonyms

fingerverb

fingered

Past Simple

fingered

Past Participle

fingering

Gerund

/ˈfɪŋɡə/

/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/

Synonyms

point to

single out

fingeradjective

/ˈfɪŋɡə/

/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/

Attributive use before nouns (finger food, finger bowl); describes something related to or operated with the fingers.

Synonyms

Definitions

fingernoun

A digit of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.

She wore a ring on her index finger.

A part of a glove that covers one of the fingers.

The glove's finger was torn, exposing her skin to the cold.

A measure of liquor, typically about an inch deep in a glass.

He poured himself a finger of whiskey to unwind after a long day.

A small amount or portion of food, typically one that can be eaten with the fingers.

The party served a variety of finger foods for the guests.

A narrow pointer or indicator on a dial, gauge, or other mechanical device.

The fuel gauge’s finger hovered just above empty.

fingerverb

To touch or feel something with the fingers.

She fingered the fabric to check its texture.

To identify or point out someone, especially as responsible for a crime.

The witness fingered him as the suspect in the robbery.

To play a musical instrument by using the fingers to press the keys or strings.

He expertly fingered the piano keys during the performance.

fingeradjective

Designed for use with, operated by, or resembling a finger; often used before another noun.

She adjusted the volume with the finger wheel on the side of the headset.