Definitions for the word "finger" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extermities of the hand, other than the thumb.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
The breadth of a finger, or the fourth part of the hand; a measure of nearly an inch; also, the length of finger, a measure in domestic use in the United States, of about four and a half inches or one eighth of a yard.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To touch lightly; to toy with.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
To perform on an instrument of music.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide the fingers in playing.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. t.
To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. t.
To execute, as any delicate work.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v. i.
To use the fingers in playing on an instrument.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
1 any of the terminal projections of the hand (usu. Excluding the thumb). 2 part of a glove etc. For a finger. 3 finger-like object or structure (fish finger). 4 colloq. Small measure of liquor. v. Touch, feel, or turn about with the fingers. get (or pull) one''s finger out slang start to act. Lay a finger on touch, however slightly. Put one''s finger on locate or identify exactly. fingerless adj. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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