指 — meaning in English

English meaning

• digit noun Any of the ten Arabic numerals (0–9), or a single symbol in a number system.
• finger noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
• toe noun Any of the five digits at the end of the human foot.

Senses

指 is used for these senses in English:

• digit (anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.
• finger (anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.
• toe (automotive) An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle, either positive (toe in), meaning the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back, or negative (toe out), the other way round.

digit — full definition

1. noun Any of the ten Arabic numerals (0–9), or a single symbol in a number system.
2. noun A finger or toe.

finger — full definition

1. noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
2. verb To identify or blame someone, especially to the authorities.
3. verb To touch, poke, or feel something with the fingers.

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