fingers

[ˈfɪŋɡərz]

fingers Definition

• 1. each of the four slender jointed parts attached to either hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
• 2. a measure of liquor in a glass, based on the breadth of a finger

Using fingers: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fingers" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She counted on her fingers.

• Example

  He has long fingers.

• Example

  The ring was too tight for his finger.

• Example

  He poured himself three fingers of whiskey.

fingers Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fingers

• digits
• appendages

Phrases with fingers

• finger food

  small, bite-sized foods that can be eaten with one's fingers

  Example

  The party will have plenty of finger food for guests to snack on.

• cross one's fingers

  to hope for good luck or success

  Example

  I'm crossing my fingers that I get the job.

• have a finger in the pie

  to have an interest or involvement in something

  Example

  I suspect he has a finger in the pie of this business deal.

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Summary: fingers in Brief

The term 'fingers' [ˈfɪŋɡərz] refers to the four or five slender jointed parts attached to either hand, used for grasping and manipulating objects. It also denotes a measure of liquor in a glass. Phrases like 'finger food' describe small, bite-sized foods that can be eaten with one's fingers, while 'cross one's fingers' means to hope for good luck or success. 'Have a finger in the pie' implies having an interest or involvement in something.