forefinger
Index digit used
The forefinger is the finger next to the thumb—the one used for pointing, pressing buttons, and wagging in disapproval.
Also called the index finger.
She raised her forefinger to her lips.
Single numeric character
- phalanxMassed infantry formation
- knuckleFinger-to-hand joint
- jointShared by multiple parties
- nailMetal fastener or keratin plate
fingertip · pad · print · cuticle · tendon · bone · skin · flesh
Directing attention somewhere
- beckoningGesturing for approach
- waggingRapid side-to-side movement
- tappingRepeated light striking
- pokingLight repeated jabbing
prodding · jabbing · pressing · tracing · stroking · flicking · scrolling · swiping
Squeeze with fingertips
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- controlAuthority to direct
- graspingGreedy for wealth
holding · steadying · guiding · positioning · delicate · dexterity · nimbleness
Claim someone did wrong
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- choosingSelecting from alternatives
- selectingPicking from options
- nominatingFormally suggesting someone
digit
Single numeric character
nail · fingertip · pad · print · cuticle · tendon · bone · skin · flesh · distal
pointing
Directing attention somewhere
poking · prodding · jabbing · pressing · tracing · stroking · flicking · scrolling · swiping · tsk-tsk
pinch
Squeeze with fingertips
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- controlAuthority to direct
grasping · holding · steadying · guiding · positioning · delicate · dexterity · nimbleness
accusation
Claim someone did wrong
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- choosingSelecting from alternatives
- selectingPicking from options
- body part wordsAdam's apple, anklebone, armpit, backbone, belly button
- digit anatomythumb, toe, phalanx, phalanges, knuckle
forefingerpinky
Hand's smallest digit
little finger · pinkie · thumb · ring finger · middle finger