forefinger

noun

fore·​fin·​ger ˈfȯr-ˌfiŋ-gər How to pronounce forefinger (audio)

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Experts in child development like to say that at around nine months old babies develop the pincer grip, or the ability to hold something small between their thumb and forefinger. James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024 Touch your thumbs and your forefingers together and that’s about how big each patch was. Melissa Kenny, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024 Mastering the pincer grasp The pincer grasp describes your toddler's ability to pick up objects with their thumb and forefinger. Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024 Use a relaxed grip, relying primarily on your thumb and forefinger to hold the handle. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for forefinger 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forefinger was in the 15th century

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“Forefinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefinger. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

forefinger

noun
fore·​fin·​ger -ˌfiŋ-gər How to pronounce forefinger (audio)

Medical Definition

forefinger

noun
fore·​fin·​ger -ˌfiŋ-gər How to pronounce forefinger (audio)

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