Collins English-English Dictionary

finger ['fɪŋgə]

1. 1. n any of the digits of the hand, often excluding the thumb digitus manus

2. 2. n (as modifier)

   a finger bowl

3. 3. n (in combination)

   a fingernail

4. 4. n the part of a glove made to cover a finger

5. 5. n something that resembles a finger in shape or function

   a finger of land

6. 6. n digit the length or width of a finger used as a unit of measurement

7. 7. n a quantity of liquid in a glass, etc, as deep as a finger is wide; tot

8. 8. n a projecting machine part, esp one serving as an indicator, guide, or guard

9. 9. vt. [tr] to touch or manipulate with the fingers; handle

10. 10. vt. [tr] [informal] [chiefly US] to identify as a criminal or suspect

11. 11. vi. [intr] to extend like a finger

12. 12. vi. to use one's fingers in playing (an instrument, such as a piano or clarinet)

13. 13. vi. to indicate on (a composition or part) the fingering required by a pianist, harpsichordist, etc

14. 14. vt. [tr; usually passive] to arrange the keys of (a clarinet, flute, etc) for playing in a certain way

15. 15. vt. [Etymology] Old English; related to Old Norse fingr, Gothic figgrs, Old High German fingar; see five, fist