Definitions for index finger
in·dex fin·ger

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1. index, index finger, forefingernoun

   the finger next to the thumb

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1. index fingernoun

   the forefinger

2. Etymology: Literally “pointing finger”, index being from Latin, of same origin as indicate.

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1. Index finger

   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. index finger

   The index finger is the second digit of the human hand, located between the thumb and the middle finger. It is often used for pointing, touchscreen interaction, and various other activities that demand precision. It plays a significant role in human motor skills and dexterity.

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1. Index finger

   The index finger, is the first finger and the second digit of a human hand. It is located between the first and third digits, between the thumb and the middle finger. It is usually the most dextrous and sensitive finger 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. "Index finger" literally means "pointing finger", from the same Latin source as indicate; its anatomical names are either "index finger" or "second digit".

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of index finger in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of index finger in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of index finger in a Sentence

1. Kathleen Turner:

   He goes to shake your hand and with his index finger kind of rubs the inside of your wrist. He’s trying to do some kind of seductive intimacy move. You pull your hand away and goyuck.

2. Kathleen Turner:

   Yes, yuck. He has this gross handshake, he goes to shake your hand and with his index finger kind of rubs the inside of your wrist. He’s trying to do some kind of seductive intimacy move. You pull your hand away and goyuck.

3. Dennis Aabo Sørensen:

   When the scientists stimulate my nerves I could feel the vibration and the sense of touch in my phantom index finger, the touching sensations is quite close to when you feel it with your normal finger; you can feel the coarseness of the plates, and the different gaps and ribs.

4. The Post:

   Tom Brokaw index finger to my lips and said, ‘ This is our compact, ’ my insides shook.

5. Brian Eno:

   The basis of computer work is predicated on the idea that only the brain makes decisions and only the index finger does the work.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=index finger
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Index_Finger
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Index_Finger
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=index finger