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fin·ger
 finger
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- pronunciation:
- fIng
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- have one's fingers crossed, keep one's fingers crossed, lift a finger
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one of the five jointed parts at the end of the hand. Sometimes the thumb is not counted as a finger.
The teacher pointed his finger at me.
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| definition 2: |
the part of a glove that covers a finger.
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| phrase: |
have one's fingers crossed, lift a finger |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
fingers, fingering, fingered |
| definition: |
to touch lightly with the fingers.
Lily fingers her necklace when she's nervous. |
| related words: |
handle, pluck, touch |
| phrase: |
keep one's fingers crossed |
| derivations: |
fingerless (adj.), fingerer (n.) |
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