Synonyms of the word

fingerbreadth

• n. A (usually approximate and informal) unit of measurement based upon the radial width of the human finger.

digit

• n. (mathematics) The whole numbers from 0 to 9 and the Arabic numerals representing them, which are combined…
• n. (mathematics) Similarly fundamental numerals in other systems.
• n. (units of measure, astronomy) ¹⁄₁₂ the apparent diameter of the sun or moon, (chiefly) as a measure of…
• n. (historical units of measure) A unit of length notionally based upon the width of an adult human finger,…
• n. (units of measure, obsolete) Synonym of inch.
• n. (anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.
• n. (zoology) Similar or similar-looking structures in other animals.
• n. (geometry, rare, obsolete) Synonym of degree: ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circle.
• v. (transitive) To point at or point out with the finger.

finger

• n. (anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (usually) exclusive of the thumb.
• n. (zoology) Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly.
• n. Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly.
• n. Something similarly extending, (especially) from a larger body, particularly.
• n. Something similar in function or agency to the human finger, (usually) with regard to touching, grasping,…
• n. (units of measure) Various units of measure based or notionally based on the adult human finger, particularly.
• n. (fashion) A part of a glove intended to cover a finger.
• n. (informal, obsolete) Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
• n. (informal, rare) Someone skilled in the use of their fingers, (especially) a pickpocket.
• n. (Britain slang) A person.
• v. (transitive) To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities,…
• v. (transitive) To poke or probe with a finger or fingers.
• v. (transitive) To use the fingers to penetrate and sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vagina…
• v. (transitive, music) To use specified finger positions in producing notes on a musical instrument.
• v. (transitive, music) To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce…
• v. (transitive, computing) To query (a user's status) using the Finger protocol.
• v. (obsolete) To steal; to purloin.
• v. (transitive, obsolete) To execute, as any delicate work.