Meaning & use
finger
One of the five slender, jointed parts extending from the human hand.
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He accidentally slammed the car door on his finger while unloading groceries.
She pointed her finger toward the map to show the fastest route.
A note on using this word
To finger someone informally means to identify or blame them, a figurative use worth recognizing in casual speech.
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