one of the five long, movable parts at the end of your hand
Emma accidentally cut her finger while chopping carrots.
He raised one finger to get the waiter’s attention.
✦ Old English “finger”, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch “vinger” and German “Finger”.
a long, narrow part that sticks out from something, shaped like a human finger
Thin fingers of smoke rose from the campfire.
A narrow finger of land juts into the lake.
to touch, move, or feel something with the fingers
She gently fingered the soft fabric of the scarf.
The pianist fingered the keys to check the instrument before the concert.
an informal measure of an alcoholic drink equal to the width of one finger when the glass is held upright
Pour me two fingers of whiskey, please.
He measured a single finger of rum before adding cola.
to point out or name someone as responsible for something bad, especially to police
Witnesses fingered the suspect after seeing the security footage.
The anonymous caller fingered the gang leader for the robbery.
(slang) a person who secretly gives information about criminals to the police
The gang suspected there was a finger inside the crew.
Detectives relied on a paid finger to locate the stolen jewels.
