FINGERS Synonyms

• an external body part that projects from the body

• a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant

• a part that is joined to something larger

• one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

• the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure

• a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates

• an external body part that projects from the body

• an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)

• the greatest or utmost degree

• the outermost or farthest region or point

• that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso

• A phalanx (of soldiers, people etc.).

• A phalanx.

• Any of the joints of an insect's tarsus.

• A bundle of stamens joined by their filaments.

• (plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.

• (historical sociology) A Fourierite utopian community; a phalanstery.

• (plural phalanxes) A large group of people, animals or things, compact or closely massed, or tightly knit and united in common purpose.

• (plural phalanges) One of the bones of the finger or toe.

• one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

• the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure

• a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates

• a boy or man

• a youthful male person

• a friendly informal reference to a grown man

• a male human offspring

• (ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man

• sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

• a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

• a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

• a bird's foot

• move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

• clutch as if in panic

• scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails

• attack as if with claws

• an intuitive awareness

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• a property perceived by touch

• manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure

• undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

• come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds

• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles

• be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state

• have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude

• undergo passive experience of

• be felt or perceived in a certain way

• grope or feel in search of something

• examine by touch

• examine (a body part) by palpation

• find by testing or cautious exploration

• produce a certain impression

• pass one's hands over the sexual organs of

• the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure

• impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

• give character or essence to

• act as an informer

• a boy or man

• a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

• take by theft

• give away information about somebody

• a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey

• a practical method or art applied to some particular task

• skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity

• slender stem-like structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support

• the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

• the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

• a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

• look through a book or other written material

• feel or handle with the fingers

• one of the digits of the foot

• the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes

• forepart of a hoof

• (golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft

• walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction

• drive obliquely

• hit (a golf ball) with the toe of the club

• drive (a golf ball) with the toe of the club

• touch with the toe

• the event of something coming in contact with the body

• the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)

• a suggestion of some quality

• a distinguishing style

• the act of putting two things together with no space between them

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a communicative interaction

• a slight attack of illness

• the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)

• the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

• deftness in handling matters

• the feel of mechanical action

• make physical contact with, come in contact with

• perceive via the tactile sense

• affect emotionally

• be relevant to

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

• have an effect upon

• deal with; usually used with a form of negation

• cause to be in brief contact with

• to extend as far as

• be equal to in quality or ability

• tamper with

• make a more or less disguised reference to

• comprehend

• consume

• color lightly

• A form of address, usually to an unknown male or a superior. An informal form of sir.