finger
Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡər]
Word
Context: "body part"
(noun) a part of your hand that helps you grab and touch things. Each hand has five fingers, and they are very useful for holding things, writing, and pointing.
Example
She played the piano beautifully using her fingers.
Example
He hurt his finger and couldn't write for a week.
Example
How many fingers do you have on one hand?
Context: "action"
(verb) to point out or touch something with your finger. It's like using your finger to show someone what you're talking about or to touch something gently.
Example
She fingered the pages of the book carefully.
Example
He didn't finger the page because he was too busy talking.
Example
Can you finger the picture to show me what you like?
Context: "identification"
(noun) often refers to a fingerprint, which is a unique mark left by a fingertip. This mark can be used to tell who a person is because everyone has different fingerprints.
Example
The detective found a finger on the window.
Example
There were no fingerprints left at the scene of the crime.
Example
What do you think a fingerprint can tell us about a person?
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