finger
noun
any of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
fingers
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pluralof finger.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof finger (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
fingernounany of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
Example Sentences
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Yes, I’m hoping to see some Oscar contenders while I’m here and have my fingers crossed for a few movies I’ll be seeing shortly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
And in the weight room, Smith takes a break from squats and bench press to pump iron—with his fingers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The gesture, made famous by Leonard Nimoy's character Spock, involves raising the hand with the middle and ring fingers parted.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
For their part, her fans are still likely to watch the uncomfortable show through their fingers.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
My fingers slide across an envelope and then stop because I am looking at my own face.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
