finger

1. finger (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other animals.

Example: Humans have two hands and ten fingers. Each hand has one thumb and four fingers.

2. finger (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly

Example: The starfish eats with five fingers.

3. finger (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals: The lower, smaller segment of an arthropod claw.

4. finger (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To identify or point out; to blame for something.

Example: This makes it quite difficult to finger specific gene variants, since any one variant contributes only tiny effects.

5. finger (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To report to or identify for the authorities; to inform on.

6. finger (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To poke, probe, feel, or fondle with a finger or fingers.

Example: Goe, get you gone: and let the papers lye: / You would be fingring them, to anger me.