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forefinger
[ fawr-fing-ger, fohr- ]
/ ˈfɔrˌfɪŋ gər, ˈfoʊr- /
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noun
the first finger next to the thumb.
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Also called index finger.
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British Dictionary definitions for forefinger
forefinger
/ (ˈfɔːˌfɪŋɡə) /
noun
the finger next to the thumbAlso called: index finger
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Medical definitions for forefinger
forefinger
[ fôr′fĭng′gər ]
n.
index finger
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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