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| index finger |
the finger between the thumb and the longest finger; forefinger. |
| interactive whiteboard |
a large electronic display surface that is positioned on a wall or stand and connected with a computer and projector, allowing for the projection of a computer's screen onto the display. As the display is sensitive to touch, a user can direct the computer and control what is seen on the board by touching the surface with a stylus, finger, or the like. |
| knuckle |
any of the rounded joints of a finger, esp. the joint that connects the finger to the hand. [1/4 definitions] |
| ladyfinger |
a short, narrow sponge cake shaped like a finger. |
| levator |
a muscle that raises a part of the body such as a finger, arm, or eyebrow. [1/2 definitions] |
| little finger |
the finger farthest from the thumb; pinkie. |
| middle finger |
the finger that is the longest and mid-most of one's hand. |
| nail |
a horny, natural growth that partially covers the end of a finger or toe; fingernail or toenail. [1/7 definitions] |
| oboe |
a slender double-reed woodwind instrument, consisting of a long, usu. wooden tube with finger holes or keys along it, which makes a penetrating, melancholy sound. |
| ocarina |
a small wind instrument that has a small mouthpiece and finger holes, is shaped somewhat like an elongated potato, and produces soft, hollow sounds. |
| pinch |
a small quantity, esp. that which can be picked up between the thumb and finger. [1/11 definitions] |
| pin curl |
a strand of usu. damp hair wound around a finger into a flat curl and secured with a bobby pin until set. |
| pinkie |
(informal) the finger farthest from the thumb; little finger. |
| point |
to show direction or location, or to specify, by pointing one's finger. [1/18 definitions] |
| ring1 |
a small circular band of metal or other hard material worn on the finger as an ornament or symbol. [1/14 definitions] |
| ring finger |
the third finger of the hand, esp. the left hand, on which an engagement, wedding, or similar ring is traditionally worn. |
| saxophone |
any of several wind instruments that have a conical metal body, finger keys, and a mouthpiece with a single reed; alto, tenor, baritone, soprano, or bass saxophone. |
| signet ring |
a finger ring that features a small seal or emblem. |
| span1 |
the distance from the end of the little finger to the end of the thumb when the hand is fully spread out, or approximately nine inches, sometimes used as a unit of measure. [1/9 definitions] |
| thimble |
a small cup, usu. of metal or plastic, used to protect the finger that pushes the needle through cloth in sewing. |
| thumb |
the short, thick first or inmost finger on humans and other primates that is opposed to the other four fingers and thus permits the hand to grasp and pick up objects. [2/5 definitions] |
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