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fingertip



fin·ger·tip [ ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌtip]



fingertip   
noun
[ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌtip]

Definition of fingertip

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : the tip of a finger
2 : a protective covering for the end of a finger
at one's fingertips
: instantly or readily available

fingertip   
adjective

Definition of fingertip (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : readily accessible : being within easy reach
//fingertip information fingertip controls
2 : extending from head or shoulders to mid-thigh —used of clothing



Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//Today's politicians have hundreds of cosmetic enhancements at their fingertips: teeth whiteners, tanning beds, nips, tucks, laser treatments and fillers.
— Author: Roxanne Roberts, Anchorage Daily News, "The senior citizens running for president and how they try to look younger," 10 Nov. 2019
//Today’s politicians have hundreds of cosmetic enhancements at their fingertips: teeth whiteners, tanning beds, nips, tucks, laser treatments and fillers.
— Washington Post, "Can we talk about the senior citizens running for president and how they try to look younger?," 6 Nov. 2019
//Microsoft Search’s new tab page will put your company’s business resources at your fingertips, including corporate policies or the travel site no one can remember.
— Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Microsoft's 10 biggest Ignite reveals include the new Edge, and more ways to tie Office to the web," 4 Nov. 2019
//Much of the Hogsett administration's plans have focused on law enforcement: more police officers working smaller beats with more technology at their fingertips.
— Ryan Martin, Indianapolis Star, "'We'll stop you if you make us': Desperate interventions to stop gun violence," 23 Oct. 2019
//And what is the devil’s price for having the entire Tangerine Dream back catalogue at your fingertips?
— James Parker, The Atlantic, "Neil Young’s Boring, Prophetic Message to Readers," 28 Sep. 2019
//Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work in the butter to make a rough, crumbly mixture.
— Marcy Goldman, Twin Cities, "With less sugar, these cobblers, crisps and crumbles let their fruit flavors shine brighter," 15 Aug. 2019
//Here’s to your best manicure yet—now just at your fingertips.
— Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "How to Grow Out Your Nails in 2 Weeks or Less," 17 Aug. 2019
//Seal each jar with the lid, using only your fingertips to tighten it; do not overtighten.
— Denise Drower Swidey, BostonGlobe.com, "Healthy hacks and 2 recipes to help keep your good eating habits on track," 20 Aug. 2019


First Known Use of fingertip

Noun

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 2



Dictionary Entries near fingertip

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finger sponge

finger-tame

fingertip

finger wave

finger weaving

fingery



Phrases Related to fingertip

to one's fingertips



More Definitions forfingertip

fingertip

noun

English Language Learners Definition of fingertip

: the very end of a finger

fingertip

noun
fin·​ger·​tip | \ -ˌtip \

Medical Definition of fingertip

: the tip of a finger