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fin⋅ger⋅tip

[fing-ger-tip]
–noun
1. the tip or end of a finger.
2. a covering used to protect the end joint of a finger.
–adjective
3. extending to the fingertips, as a coat, veil, etc.: a fingertip jacket.
4. at one's fingertips,
a. close at hand; easily or immediately available.
b. at one's command or disposal, as recall of factual information: He has the answer at his fingertips.
5. to one's fingertips, thoroughly; perfectly: She was a politician to her fingertips.

Origin:
1835–45; finger + tip 1
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fin·ger·tip   (fĭng'gər-tĭp')   
n.  The extreme end or tip of a finger.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: fin·ger·tip
Pronunciation: -"tip
Function: noun
: the tip of a finger
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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fingertip fin·ger·tip (fĭng'gər-tĭp')
n.
The extreme end or tip of a finger.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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