index finger

noun

: the finger next to the thumb

called also forefinger

Examples of index finger in a Sentence

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Well, the general idea is that if the technology were integrated into part of a garment, the wearer could perform tasks such as turning on appliances, answering phone calls, or operating smart TVs, all just by moving their index finger in the air space above the material. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025 The Xiaomi 15 Ultra Acts Like A Camera In all this, your index finger can reach four physical controls: two buttons, a jog dial, and a rotating dial. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Performing acupressure on the area of your hand between the base of your thumb and index finger may help lessen headache pain. Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025 Fox then suffered an avulsion fracture to his left index finger during Game 4. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for index finger

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of index finger was in 1849

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“Index finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/index%20finger. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

index finger

noun
: the finger next to the thumb

Medical Definition

index finger

noun
: the finger next to the thumb

called also forefinger

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