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One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit;
esp., one of the four extermities of the hand, other than the thumb. |
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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. |
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The breadth of a finger, or the fourth part of the hand; a
measure of nearly an inch; also, the length of finger, a measure in
domestic use in the United States, of about four and a half inches or
one eighth of a yard. |
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Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a
musical instrument. |
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To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with. |
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To touch lightly; to toy with. |
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To perform on an instrument of music. |
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To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide
the fingers in playing. |
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To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin. |
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To execute, as any delicate work. |
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To use the fingers in playing on an instrument. |
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