finger

Definitions

• (anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.
• (zoology) Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly:
• Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly:
• Something similarly extending, (especially) from a larger body, particularly:
• Something similar in function or agency to the human finger, (usually) with regard to touching, grasping, or pointing.
• (units of measure) Various units of measure based or notionally based on the adult human finger, particularly
• (fashion) A part of a glove intended to cover a finger.
• (informal) Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
• (informal) Someone skilled in the use of their fingers, (especially) a pickpocket.
• (UK) A person.
• (especially in the phrase 'give someone the finger') An obscene or insulting gesture made by raising one's middle finger towards someone with the palm of one's hand facing inwards.