finger

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: opted

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: opted

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: opted

4. n. Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument. Source: opted

5. v. t. To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with. Source: opted

6. v. t. To touch lightly; to toy with. Source: opted

7. v. t. To perform on an instrument of music. Source: opted

8. v. t. To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide the fingers in playing. Source: opted

9. v. t. To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin. Source: opted

10. v. t. To execute, as any delicate work. Source: opted

11. v. i. To use the fingers in playing on an instrument. Source: opted

12. n. any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb) Source: wordnet

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