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finger

1. fin.ger \'fin-g*r\ n [ME, fr. OE; akin to OHG fingar finger] 1: one of 
   the five terminating members of the hand; esp : one other  than the thumb 
   2a: something that resembles or does the work of a finger  2b: a part of a 
   glove into which a finger is inserted  2c: a projecting piece (as a pawl 
   for a ratchet) brought into contact with  an object to affect its motion 3: 
   the breadth of a finger 
2. finger \-g(*-)rin\ vb or fin.ger.ing 1a: to play (a musical instrument) 
   with the fingers  1b: to play with a specific fingering  1c: to mark the 
   notes of (a music score) as a guide in playing  2: to touch or feel with 
   the fingers : HANDLE  3: to point out : IDENTIFY  4: to extend into or 
   penetrate in the shape of a finger  1: to touch or handle something {~s 
   through the cards}  2a: to use the fingers in playing a musical instrument  
   2b: to have a certain fingering  3: to extend in the shape or manner of a 
   finger