American English
/ˈfɪŋ.gɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
One of the four long parts at the end of your hand, or a similar part of a glove.
Practice out loudOne of the four long parts at the end of your hand, or a similar part of a glove.
I cut my finger while cooking.
This glove has a hole in one finger.
Finger is for the hand; toe is for the foot.
index finger · little finger · cut your finger · point a finger at someone
someone's + finger
a + finger + of + a glove
To touch or handle something with your fingers.
She fingered the soft fabric.
He fingered the loose thread on his shirt.
finger the fabric · finger the keys
finger + something
To identify someone as responsible for a crime or other wrongdoing, especially to the police.
The witness fingered the driver as the thief.
The report fingered the manager as responsible.
finger a suspect · finger someone as responsible · finger someone for a crime
finger + someone + as + responsible
finger + someone + for + a crime
to hope that something has a good result
Keep your fingers crossed for my interview.
small pieces of food that you can eat with your fingers
We served finger food at the party.
to identify or explain something exactly
I can't put my finger on the problem.