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fingertip
/ ˈfɪŋɡəˌtɪp /
noun
- the end joint or tip of a finger
- another term for fingerstall
- at one's fingertipsreadily available and within one's mental grasp
Word History and Origins
Origin of fingertip1
Idioms and Phrases
- at one's fingertips,
- close at hand; easily or immediately available.
- at one's command or disposal, as recall of factual information:
He has the answer at his fingertips.
- to one's fingertips, thoroughly; perfectly:
She was a politician to her fingertips.
Example Sentences
If you’re constantly going numb in the fingertips and need something reliable and reusable, reach for the rechargeable one.
Having so many options available at your fingertips can be overwhelming, so we are going to break down the things you should consider before pulling out your wallet.
Given that 40 percent of publisher revenue comes from repeat purchases — as we measure it — there’s certainly untapped potential at their fingertips.
It’s not functional and one figure is missing some fingertips.
With this data at your fingertips, you’re now ready to incorporate this research into your content strategy.
LaLanne was well-known for his many workouts, including the Jumping Jack (named after him) and the fingertip push-up.
"Here is color," replied the Professor, resting a fingertip on a dull yellowish streak.
I spent the time from noon until three o'clock examining my fingertip as I'd not examined it before.
Colonel Fraser paused to tamp down the tobacco in his pipe with a fingertip.
Then Jellico's hand went out, his fingertip flicked the hilt of the bared blade.
The next move was to clap your fingertip upon that dot and straighten out your neck and eyes and apply the bow.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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