forefinger

C2 Topic:Word Formation & Derivatives

Also spelled fore-finger

US /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ UK /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ See IPA manual

Freq #45262

Meanings

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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.

Topics

Word Formation & Derivatives General Vocabulary

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