index finger
Americannoun
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of index finger
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Digit ratio compares the length of the index finger, known as 2D, with the length of the ring finger, known as 4D.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
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
Stafford, who suffered a sprained right index finger against the Panthers, was not at his best for most of the game against the Bears.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
Nan cleared her throat, and instead of looking up, the woman raised her index finger and turned the page.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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