Definition of finger

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • finger is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • finger is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • finger is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of finger


  • the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. digit
    2. finger's breadth
    3. fingerbreadth
  • examine by touch (verb)

    Examples

    1. The customer fingered the sweater

    Synonyms

    1. feel
  • feel or handle with the fingers (verb)

    Examples

    1. finger the binding of the book

    Synonyms

    1. thumb
  • any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb) (noun)

    Examples

    1. her fingers were long and thin
  • indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments (verb)
  • one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb (noun)
  • search for on the computer (verb)

    Examples

    1. I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons

See definition of finger in Merriam Webster