fingers
Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡərz]
Word
Context: "body parts"
(noun) the long parts at the end of your hand that you use to hold things, touch, and feel. Each hand has five fingers, including the thumb.
Example
She waved her fingers to say hello.
Example
He couldn't use his fingers at all after the injury.
Example
How many fingers do you have on one hand?
Context: "games"
(noun) the part of a game where you use your fingers to play or score, like in card games or finger puppets. It can also refer to how many fingers you hold up as part of a game.
Example
He raised two fingers to show he wanted to ask a question.
Example
She didn't use her fingers to play the game, so she was confused.
Example
How many fingers did you put up for the guessing game?
Context: "movement"
(verb) to touch or handle something lightly with your fingers. This means using your fingers to move or pick up items carefully.
Example
She fingered the smooth stones on the beach.
Example
He didn't finger the fragile glass, so it broke.
Example
Can you finger the pages of the book without tearing them?
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