[fin.ger] n [ME, fr. OE; akin to OHG fingar finger] (bef. 12c) 1: any of the five terminating members of the hand: a digit of the forelimb; esp: one other than the thumb
2. a: something that resembles a finger "a narrow ~ of land" b: a part of a glove into which a finger is inserted c: a projecting piece (as a pawl for a ratchet) brought into contact with an object to affect its motion
3: the breadth of a finger
4: interest, share--often used in the phrase have a finger in the pie
5: bird 10--usu. used with the -- fin.ger.like adj
[2]finger vb fin.gered ; fin.ger.ing vt (15c) 1: to touch or feel with the fingers
2. a: to play (a musical instrument) with the fingers b: to play (as notes or chords) with a specific fingering c: to mark the notes of (a music score) as a guide in playing
3: to point out: identify
4: to extend into or penetrate in the shape of a finger ~ vi 1: to touch or handle something
2. a: to use the fingers in playing a musical instrument b: to have a certain fingering--used of a musical instrument
3: to extend in the shape or manner of a finger