index finger
Accuser's extended digit
The index finger is the finger between the thumb and middle finger, used for pointing, pressing buttons, and precise manipulation.
It gets its name from its pointing function—to index once meant to indicate or point out.
Also called the forefinger or pointer finger.
She tapped her index finger on the table impatiently.
Massed infantry formation
- knuckleFinger-to-hand joint
- jointShared by multiple parties
- nailMetal fastener or keratin plate
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
ligament · bone · cuticle · skin · pulp · nerve · artery · vein
Inscribing one's name
- sign languageVisual-gestural communication system
- nonverbalNot using speech
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- shushingUrging silence vocally
pointing up · wagging · beckoning · number one · mudra · blessing · admonishment · scolding
Communicative body movement
- directionWay something faces
- aimPurpose or direction
- selectCarefully pick from options
- identifyEstablish who or what
accuse · signal · beckon · wagging · jabbing · outstretched · extended · raised
Valve controlling liquid flow
trigger · touchscreen · swipe · click · scroll · dial · keypad · doorbell
Accuracy of measurement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- controlAuthority to direct
- gripSecure manual hold
pinch · tweezers · threading · sewing · calligraphy · brushwork · surgery · pipette
phalanx
Massed infantry formation
tendon · ligament · bone · cuticle · skin · pulp · nerve · artery · vein · metacarpal
signing
Inscribing one's name
- sign languageVisual-gestural communication system
- nonverbalNot using speech
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
shushing · pointing up · wagging · beckoning · number one · mudra · blessing · admonishment · scolding · attention
gesture
Communicative body movement
identify · accuse · signal · beckon · wagging · jabbing · outstretched · extended · raised · target
tap
Valve controlling liquid flow
button · trigger · touchscreen · swipe · click · scroll · dial · keypad · doorbell · elevator button
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- controlAuthority to direct
grip · pinch · tweezers · threading · sewing · calligraphy · brushwork · surgery · pipette · delicate
one
Lowest positive integer
- firstPosition number one
- number oneFirst in rank
- tallyRecorded count
enumerate · primary · initial · starting point · beginning · single · unit
index fingerpinky finger
Hand's smallest outer digit
little finger · pinkie · thumb · middle finger · ring finger
finger, index, indicate, fingers, indication, indicator, fingerprint, indexed, fingernail