fingertip

UK
/ˈfɪŋɡətɪp/
US
/ˈfɪŋɡərtɪp/

Translations

fingertipnoun
fingertips
pl
UK
/ˈfɪŋɡətɪp/
US
/ˈfɪŋɡərtɪp/
bout du doigt
She touched the fabric with her fingertip to feel its texture.
Elle a touché le tissu du bout du doigt pour en sentir la texture.
Additional translations
doigtierPetite protection portée sur le bout d’un doigt.
Synonyms
digit tip
finger end
tip of the finger
fingertipadjective
UK
/ˈfɪŋɡətɪp/
US
/ˈfɪŋɡɚtɪp/
Used mainly before a noun to denote something controlled with the fingers or easily accessible.
du bout des doigtsSe dit d’un contrôle exercé avec les doigts ou d’un accès très facile et immédiat.
The new thermostat allows fingertip control of the home’s temperature.
Le nouveau thermostat permet un contrôle du bout des doigts de la température de la maison.
Synonyms
on hand
immediately available
close at hand
within reach
readily accessible
at hand

Definitions

fingertipnoun
The tip or end of a finger.
She touched the fabric with her fingertip to feel its texture.
A small protective covering for the end of a finger.
He wore a rubber fingertip to help grip the pages while counting money.
fingertipadjective
Operated or controlled with the fingertips, or immediately available with minimal effort.
The new thermostat allows fingertip control of the home’s temperature.