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forefinger

noun
/ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/UK/ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/US

Etymology

Mid-15th century, from Middle English forefynger; equivalent to fore- + finger.

  1. inherited from forefynger

Definitions

  1. The index finger

    The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

    • He touched me on the arm with his forefinger twice or thrice giving a ghastly nod each time:- […]

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

A definitional loop anchored at forefinger. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.

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A definitional loop anchored at forefinger. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.

5 hops · closes at forefinger

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