fingering

[fing-ger-ing] / ˈfɪŋ gər ɪŋ /

VERB

touch lightly

Synonyms

STRONG

feel fiddle grope handle manipulate maul meddle palpate paw thumb

WEAK

play with toy with

Antonyms

WEAK

ignore manhandle pass over

VERB

choose, designate

Synonyms

STRONG

appoint determine identify indicate locate make name nominate specify tap

WEAK

pin down point out

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore lose miss refuse

WEAK

manhandle pass over

Example Sentences

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A single finger tap selects in-game objects, holding a finger down previews content, two fingers cancel, dragging your fingering around moves your view in-game, and three fingers brings up the pause menu.

From The Verge

“It’s not our job to keep these areas,” he said, fingering prayer beads.

From New York Times

The federal government officially fingering the Crown Prince is a key step by the Biden administration to shine a spotlight on the brutal killing.

From Salon

“Things that were normal then are not normal now,” he said, fingering his smartphone.

From Washington Post

She filmed and posted instructional videos, demonstrating step-by-step fingering.

From Washington Post