index finger
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of index finger
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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As if a formidable pale index finger with a square-trimmed nail rewinds the hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Videos show Burke has a tattoo on one of his fingers matching the one reading "Shhh" that the Los Angeles County medical examiner previously revealed was on Celeste's index finger.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
This measure compares the length of the index finger to the ring finger, a relationship called the 2D:4D ratio.
From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026
Stafford, who suffered a sprained right index finger against the Panthers, was not at his best.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026
Kendra said, putting her index finger to her lips.
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
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