forefinger

C2 Topic:The Human Body

Also spelled fore-finger

US /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ UK /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/
noun Freq #45262

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the finger next to the thumb; the index finger

    She pointed to the map with her forefinger.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the finger next to the... index finger

Etymology

Mid-15th century, from Middle English forefyngure; equivalent to fore- + finger.

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