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The index finger (also referred to as forefinger, [1] first finger, [2] second finger, [3] pointer finger, trigger finger, digitus secundus, digitus II, and many other terms) is the second digit of a human hand. It is located between the thumb and the middle finger. It is usually the most dextrous and sensitive digit of the hand, though not the ...
Pointing finger may refer to: Index finger, in human anatomy; Index (typography), an old punctuation mark which consists of a hand with extended index finger; The Pointing Finger, an American film starring Mary MacLaren; The Pointing Finger, a British film directed by George Ridgwell
In Japan, pointing is done with the fingers together and the palm facing upwards. [28] [29] [page needed] [30] [page needed] Those of Indian heritage may point using the chin, whole hand, or thumb. They may consider index finger pointing rude, but further distinguish a point using two fingers for use only at someone considered inferior. [31]
The "index finger pointing up" sign. Pointing with index finger may be used to indicate an item or person. [8] A pointing index finger raised upwards is used in Islam as an affirming gesture of Tawhid [24] though it has been also used in more political contexts, particularly by groups more extremist in ideology such as ISIS. [25]
Alternately a "field point". finger tab (equipment) – A small leather patch to protect the archer's fingers; fistmele (measure) – The proper distance between the handle of a bow and the bow string when the bow is strung (a.k.a. brace height)
But fingers in Democratic circles are already being pointed behind the scenes, in the event that she falls to former President Trump. ... The unusual part about the quiet finger pointing going on ...
Opinion - Now is the time for finger-pointing. Democratic elites must own their loss. Joseph Geevarghese, opinion contributor. November 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM.
A trackball is a pointing device consisting of a ball housed in a socket containing sensors to detect rotation of the ball about two axis, similar to an upside-down mouse: as the user rolls the ball with a thumb, fingers, or palm the pointer on the screen will also move. Tracker balls are commonly used on CAD workstations for ease of use, where ...