verbπShareTo identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in."The teacher fingered Mark as the one who started the food fight in the cafeteria. "policelawgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo poke, probe, feel, or fondle with a finger or fingers."The child fingered the soft, fuzzy toy, exploring its texture. "bodyactionsensationsexhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use the fingers to penetrate and sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vagina or anus; to fingerbangsexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use specified finger positions in producing notes on a musical instrument."The student carefully fingered the notes on the clarinet, trying to play the melody correctly. "musicsoundactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages."The piano teacher carefully fingered the difficult passage in the student's sheet music, writing numbers above the notes to show which fingers to use. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo query (a user's status) using the Finger protocol."The IT technician fingered the employee's login status to see if she was available for a meeting. "computinginternetcommunicationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal; to purloin."The thief fingered the expensive necklace from the display case. "propertypoliceactionguiltlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo execute, as any delicate work."The experienced seamstress carefully fingered the delicate lace as she mended the torn wedding veil. "actionworkabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(in combination) Having fingers (of the specified kind)."The four-fingered glove was designed to keep the wearer's hand warm. "partbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading