fingertip

[ fing-ger-tip ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

fingertip

/ ˈfɪŋɡəˌtɪp /

the end joint or tip of a finger
See fingerstall
another term for fingerstall
at one's fingertips
at one's fingertips readily available and within one's mental grasp

First recorded in 1835–45; finger + tip ¹

at one's fingertips,
1. close at hand; easily or immediately available.
2. 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.

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.

April 20, 2024flabbergast

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