English · Body & Health
finger
/ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/
[/ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/]
digit of the hand
Beginnernoun
Definition
Any of the four slender parts at the end of the hand, not counting the thumb.
Example
He pointed a finger at the map to show exactly where the village lay.
He pointed a finger at the map to show exactly where the village lay.
Etymology
From Old English 'finger', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
'Keep your fingers crossed' means to hope for luck.