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fingers

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈfɪŋɡɝz// UK //fˈɪŋɡəz// fin·gers

n. the five long, thin parts at the end of your hand. You use them to touch, hold, and pick up objects.

n. the long, jointed appendages at the distal end of the human hand. Usually excludes the thumb in strict anatomical contexts but includes it in general usage.


SIMPLE

She wore a gold ring on one of her fingers.

CONTEXTUAL

He used his fingers to carefully type the password into the small keypad.

COMPLEX

The pianist's fingers moved with incredible speed and precision across the keys during the final movement of the concerto.

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Usage

Commonly used with the verb 'to point' or 'to snap'.

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