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| finger |
one of the five jointed parts at the end of the hand. Sometimes the thumb is not counted as a finger. [1/3 definitions] |
| forefinger |
the finger next to the thumb; index finger. |
| glove |
a covering for the hand that has separate parts for each finger and the thumb. [1/3 definitions] |
| index finger |
the finger between the thumb and the longest finger. The index finger is the finger most often used for pointing. |
| little finger |
Your little finger is your last finger on your hand starting from your thumb. |
| mitten |
a covering for the hand, worn for warmth. Mittens have one section for the thumb and one section for the four fingers. |
| palette |
a thin, oval board, with a thumb hole, on which a painter holds and mixes colors. |
| pinch |
to press hard between two surfaces, such as the finger and thumb. [2/7 definitions] |
| pinkie |
(informal) the finger farthest from the thumb; little finger. |
| suck |
When babies suck their thumbs, it means that they hold their thumb in their mouth and squeeze it with their tongue. [1/5 definitions] |
| tack |
A tack is a short pin that usually has a flat, round head. A tack is made so that you can push it into something like a piece of wood or a wall using your thumb. |
| thumb |
the short, thick first finger on humans and other primates. The thumb makes it easy for the hand to pick up things and grasp them. [2/3 definitions] |
| thumbtack |
a tack with a flat, round head that can be pressed into a wooden or cork board with a thumb. |
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