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| cross reference |
a reference from one part of a book, index, or file to another part that contains additional or related information. |
| forefinger |
the finger next to the thumb; index finger. |
| index |
to make an index of or place as part of an index. [1/2 definitions] |
| index finger |
the finger between the thumb and the longest finger. The index finger is the finger most often used for pointing. |
| indicate |
to signal or serve as a sign, token, or index. [1/3 definitions] |
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