pointer fingers
Direction-showing body parts
Pointer fingers are the index fingers—the fingers next to the thumbs, used for pointing at things.
The term is informal and common among children or when speaking to them: Use your pointer finger to show me where it hurts.
Adults more often say index finger in formal contexts.
- forefingerFirst digit after thumb
- indicatorSign revealing status
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- accusationClaim someone did wrong
- blame gameCompetitive fault deflection
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