ALL meanings of fingering
fin·ger·ing
F f - noun fingering any of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb. 1
- noun fingering a part of a glove made to receive a finger. 1
- noun fingering the breadth of a finger as a unit of measurement; digit. 1
- noun fingering the length of a finger: approximately 4½ inches (11 cm). 1
- noun fingering Slang. an informer or spy. 1
- noun fingering something like a finger in form or use, as a projection or pointer: a finger of land leading out into the bay; the finger on the speedometer. 1
- noun fingering any of various projecting parts of machines. 1
- verb with object fingering to touch with the fingers; toy or meddle with; handle. 1
- verb with object fingering to touch with the fingers so as to mar or spoil: Please don't finger the vegetables. 1
- verb with object fingering to pilfer; filch. 1
- verb with object fingering Music. to play on (an instrument) with the fingers. to perform or mark (a passage of music) with a certain fingering. 1
- verb with object fingering Slang. to inform against or identify (a criminal) to the authorities: He fingered the man who robbed the bank. to designate as a victim, as of murder or other crime. 1
- verb without object fingering to touch or handle something with the fingers. 1
- verb without object fingering to extend in or as in the shape of a finger: Landing piers finger out into the river along the city's shoreline. 1
- idioms fingering burn one's fingers, to suffer injury or loss by meddling or by acting rashly: If you get involved in the controversy, you may burn your fingers. 1
- idioms fingering give (someone) the finger, Slang. to express contempt for by or as by the obscene gesture of pointing the middle finger upward while folding the other fingers against the palm. 1
- idioms fingering have a finger in the pie, to have an interest or share in something. to meddle in something. 1
- idioms fingering keep one's fingers crossed, to wish for good luck or success, as in a specific endeavor: Keep your fingers crossed that I get the job. 1
- idioms fingering lay / put one's finger on, to indicate exactly; remember: I know the name, but I can't put my finger on it. to discover; locate: I haven't been able to lay my finger on the book you requested. 1
- idioms fingering not lift a finger, to make not even a small attempt; do nothing: The house was falling into ruin, but he wouldn't lift a finger to repair it. 1
- idioms fingering put the finger on, Slang. finger (def 12). 1
- idioms fingering slip through one's fingers, to elude one, as an opportunity not taken; escape: She let the chance of a lifetime slip through her fingers. to pass or be consumed quickly: Money just slips through his fingers. 1
- idioms fingering snap one's fingers (at), to exhibit disdain or contempt (for): She snaps her fingers at the local gossip. 1
- idioms fingering twist / wrap around one's little finger, to exert one's influence easily or successfully upon: He has a remarkable talent for twisting people around his little finger. 1
- noun fingering A manner or technique of using the fingers, especially to play a musical instrument. 1
- uncountable noun fingering Fingering is the method of using the most suitable finger to play each note when you are playing a musical instrument, especially the piano. 0
- noun fingering the technique or art of using one's fingers in playing a musical instrument, esp the piano 0
- noun fingering the numerals in a musical part indicating this 0
- noun fingering fine wool for knitting 0
- noun fingering a touching or handling with the fingers 0
- noun fingering act or technique of applying the fingers to the strings, keys, etc. of an instrument to produce the tones 0
- noun fingering directions on a musical score for using the fingers in a certain way or sequence 0
- noun fingering (Uncountable Noun) (music) The act of using one's fingers in the playing of a musical instrument. 0
- noun fingering (Countable Noun) (music) A specific method of using the fingers to play an instrument. 0
- noun fingering (Uncountable Noun) The act of using the fingers to penetrate and sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vagina or anus. 0
- verb fingering present participle of finger. 0