Finger
Definition of Finger
Fin´ger Pronunciation: fĭņ´gẽr n. | 1. | One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extremities of the hand, other than the thumb. | | 2. | (Mech.) Anything that does the work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine; | | 3. | 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. | | 4. | Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.She has a good finger. - Busby. To burn one's fingers | See under Burn. |
| v. t. | 1. | To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with. | | 2. | To touch lightly; to toy with. | | 3. | (Mus.) To perform on an instrument of music. | | 4. | To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin. | | 5. | To execute, as any delicate work. | v. i. | 1. | (Mus.) To use the fingers in playing on an instrument. |
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