Fingering Synonyms & Definitions

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• FingeringDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) The act or process of handling or touching with the fingers.
2. (n.) The manner of using the fingers in playing or striking the keys of an instrument of music; movement or management of the fingers in playing on a musical instrument, in typewriting, etc.
3. (n.) Delicate work made with the fingers.
4. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Finger
5. (n.) The marking of the notes of a piece of music to guide or regulate the action or use of the fingers.

• FingerDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extermities of the hand, other than the thumb.
2. (v. i.) To use the fingers in playing on an instrument.
3. (v. t.) To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide the fingers in playing.
4. (n.) Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
5. (v. t.) To perform on an instrument of music.
6. (v. t.) To execute, as any delicate work.
7. (n.) The breadth of a finger, or the fourth part of the hand; a measure of nearly an inch; also, the length of finger, a measure in domestic use in the United States, of about four and a half inches or one eighth of a yard.
8. (v. t.) To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin.
9. (v. t.) To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with.
10. (n.) Anything that does work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine; especially (Mech.) a small projecting rod, wire, or piece, which is brought into contact with an object to effect, direct, or restrain a motion.
11. (v. t.) To touch lightly; to toy with.