Definition of finger

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Finger (v. t.) To perform on an instrument of music.

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Numb :: Numb (a.) Enfeebled in, or destitute of, the power of sensation and motion; rendered torpid; benumbed; insensible; as, the fingers or limbs are numb with cold..
Dactylonomy :: Dactylonomy (n.) The art of numbering or counting by the fingers.
Hypothenar :: Hypothenar (a.) Of or pertaining to the prominent part of the palm of the hand above the base of the little finger, or a corresponding part in the forefoot of an animal; as, the hypothenar eminence..
Harp :: Harp (n.) A musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame furnished with strings and sometimes with pedals, held upright, and played with the fingers..
Stop :: Stop (v. t.) To regulate the sounds of, as musical strings, by pressing them against the finger board with the finger, or by shortening in any way the vibrating part..
Present :: Present (v. i.) To appear at the mouth of the uterus so as to be perceptible to the finger in vaginal examination; -- said of a part of an infant during labor.
Digit :: Digit (n.) One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.
Carillon :: Carillon (n.) A chime of bells diatonically tuned, played by clockwork or by finger keys..
Open :: Open (a.) Not closed or stopped with the finger; -- said of the string of an instrument, as of a violin, when it is allowed to vibrate throughout its whole length..
Finger :: Finger (n.) Anything that does work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine; especially (Mech.) a small projecting rod, wire, or piece, which is brought into contact with an object to effect, direct, or restrain a motion..
Digitation :: Digitation (n.) A division into fingers or fingerlike processes; also, a fingerlike process..
Fingering :: Fingering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Finge.
Fingering :: Fingering (n.) Delicate work made with the fingers.
Ablution :: Ablution (n.) A small quantity of wine and water, which is used to wash the priest's thumb and index finger after the communion, and which then, as perhaps containing portions of the consecrated elements, is drunk by the priest..
Span :: Span (v. t.) The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.
Twiddle :: Twiddle (n.) A slight twist with the fingers.
Thrum :: Thrum (v. i.) To play rudely or monotonously on a stringed instrument with the fingers; to strum.
Lady''s Finger :: Lady's finger () A long, slender variety of the potato..
Stop :: Stop (n.) The closing of an aperture in the air passage, or pressure of the finger upon the string, of an instrument of music, so as to modify the tone; hence, any contrivance by which the sounds of a musical instrument are regulated..
Crumb :: Crumb (v. t.) To break into crumbs or small pieces with the fingers; as, to crumb bread..
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