Definitions for forefinger
ˈfɔrˌfɪŋ gər, ˈfoʊr-fore·fin·ger

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. index, index finger, forefingernoun

   the finger next to the thumb

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1. forefingernoun

   The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

2. Etymology: From fore- + finger.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forefingernoun

   The finger next to the thumb; the index.

   Etymology: fore and finger.

   An agate-stone
   On the forefinger of an alderman. William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet.

   Polymnia shall be drawn, as it were, acting her speech with her forefinger. Henry Peacham, on Drawing.

   Some wear this on the middlefinger, as the ancient Gauls and Britons; and some upon the forefinger. Thomas Browne, Vul. Err.

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1. forefinger

   The index finger (also referred to as forefinger, first finger, second finger, pointer finger, trigger finger, digitus secundus, digitus II, and many other terms) is the second digit of a human hand. It is located between the thumb and the middle finger. It is usually the most dextrous and sensitive digit of the hand, though not the longest. It is shorter than the middle finger, and may be shorter or longer than the ring finger (see digit ratio).

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1. forefinger

   The forefinger is the finger next to the thumb, also commonly known as the index finger or pointer finger, typically used for pointing or indicating. It's the second digit of a human hand and is capable of a wide range of complex movements.

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1. Forefingernoun

   the finger next to the thumb; the index

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forefinger

   fōr′fing-gėr, n. the finger next the thumb.

Matched Categories

1. • Finger

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Anagrams for forefinger »

1. reoffering

How to pronounce forefinger?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say forefinger in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of forefinger in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of forefinger in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=forefinger
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Forefinger
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=forefinger
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forefinger
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefinger
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=forefinger
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=forefinger