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fingering

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ]

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Learn how to use fingering in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) a way of using your fingers to play an instrument, like a piano or guitar. It shows which fingers to use for different notes. Good fingering helps musicians play better and faster.

Example

The instructor showed me the correct fingering for playing the scale smoothly.

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Without proper fingering, I struggled to keep up with the tempo of the song.

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Can you teach me the right fingering for that tricky part of the melody?

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to use your fingers to touch or manipulate something. This can be gentle or part of a specific action, like playing an instrument or handling something carefully.

Example

She is fingering the strings of her guitar to create a beautiful sound.

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He didn’t finger the paper carefully, and it ripped.

Example

Are you fingering the keys correctly when you play the piano?

Context: “sexuality”

(noun) a term that describes the act of using fingers for intimate touching. It's often about close physical contact between two people.

Example

They shared a tender moment, enjoying the intimacy of fingering.

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He felt uncomfortable and didn't want the fingering to go any further.

Example

Do you think fingering is a natural part of a romantic relationship?

How to pronounce fingering

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ]

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