Meaning & use
forefinger
The finger next to the thumb, used for pointing.
See it in a sentence
He pressed his forefinger against the map to show exactly where the town was.
She wagged her forefinger at the children as a warning not to touch the vase.
A note on using this word
Forefinger and index finger are interchangeable, though index finger is more common in medical contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
index finger
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