finger meaning and definition

FINGER noun

Definition of finger (noun)

1. any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
   • "her fingers were long and thin"
2. the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
   • synonyms: digit, fingerbreadth, finger's breadth
3. one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb

FINGER verb

Definition of finger (verb)

1. feel or handle with the fingers
   • "finger the binding of the book"
   • synonyms: thumb
2. examine by touch
   • "Feel this soft cloth!"; "The customer fingered the sweater"
   • synonyms: feel
3. search for on the computer
   • "I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons"
4. indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments