Meaning of 'finger'

noun

one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb

noun

any of the terminal members of the hand, sometimes excepting the thumb

Example: "My fingers were long and thin."

noun

the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure

Synonyms: digit fingerbreadth finger's breadth

verb

indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments

verb

examine by touch

Synonyms: feel

verb

feel or handle with the fingers

Example: "finger the binding of the book"

Synonyms: thumb

verb

search for on the computer

Example: "I fingered my boss and found that they are not logged on in the afternoons."