(based on instrument used) To produce music
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A slender-jointed extremity of the hand of a human or animal
“He used no gestures, except that occasionally he would extend his long right arm and point with his finger.”
An object that has roughly the long, narrow shape of a finger
“A finger of land caused the river to make a sharp turn to the north before it entered Lake Michigan near the foot of Center Avenue.”
A portion or helping of something
“He speared a finger of meat, raised it to his mouth, and devoured it.”
A ray or shaft of light
A police officer or member of law enforcement
A person who colludes with, or informs on others to, the authorities or enemy
A small amount of a strong alcoholic drink
One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand
An elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane
The forefinger, or index finger
A wharf or dock extending from the shore
An obscene gesture made by sticking up the middle finger of a hand
An animate being's limb or appendage
To touch or feel with the fingers
“He would finger each bag for a minute, touching and stroking them, before announcing what he believed they contained.”
To identify or select something from a range of options
“The craft seemed somehow more spotless, spacious, and hospitably appointed, but it was hard to finger the exact reason why.”
To identify as a criminal or suspect
“So when a crime occurred, it seemed only natural that the witnesses would finger the more churlish members of their group.”
To blame, or find fault with, for a wrongdoing
To wiggle, fidget or play with
To search blindly or uncertainly by feeling with the hands
To prosecute or accuse of wrongdoing
To be a sign or symbol of
To steal something
To play a string instrument
(based on instrument used) To produce music
To handle a substance physically with the intent of creating a desired form
To admit that one has committed a crime or wrongdoing
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