The difference between Finger and Touch

When used as nouns, finger means a slender jointed extremity of the human hand, exclusive of the thumb, whereas touch means an act of touching, especially with the hand or finger.

When used as verbs, finger means to identify or point out. also put the finger on. to report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in, to finger, whereas touch means to physical with.

check bellow for the other definitions of Finger and Touch

  1. Finger as a noun (anatomy):

    A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, exclusive of the thumb.

    Examples:

    "Humans have two hands and ten fingers. Each hand has one thumb and four fingers."

  2. Finger as a noun (zoology):

    Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly: The lower, smaller segment of an arthropod claw. One of the supporting structures of wings in birds, bats, etc. evolved from earlier toes or fingers. One of the slender bony structures before the pectoral fins of gurnards and (Triglidae).

  3. Finger as a noun (cuisine):

    Something similar in shape to the human finger, particularly: Finger-shaped pieces of food. A tube extending from a sealed system, or sometimes into one in the case of a cold finger. (D. purpurea).

    Examples:

    "chocolate fingers; fish fingers; cheese fingers'"

  4. Finger as a noun (especially):

    Something similarly extending, from a larger body, particularly: Various protruding plant structures, as a banana from its hand. A lobe of the liver. The teeth parallel to the blade of a scythe, fitted to a wooden frame called a crade. The projections of a reaper or mower which similarly separate the stalks for cutting. : a shorter, narrower pier projecting from a larger dock. : the narrow elevated walkway connecting a plane to an airport.

    Examples:

    "a finger of land; a finger of smoke"

  5. Finger as a noun (usually):

    Something similar in function or agency to the human finger, with regard to touching, grasping, or pointing. , the part of a clock pointing to the hour, minute, or second. A policeman or prison guard. An informer to the police, one who identifies a criminal during a lineup. A criminal who scouts for prospective victims and targets or who performs reconnaissance before a crime. That which points; an indicator, as of guilt, blame, or suspicion.

    Examples:

    "The finger of suspicion pointed clearly at the hotel manager."

  6. Finger as a noun (units of measure):

    Various units of measure based or notionally based on the adult human finger, particularly : former units of measure notionally based on its width but variously standardized, the English digit of foot (about 1.9cm). A unit of length notionally based on the length of an adult human's middle finger, standardized as 4½inches (11.43cm). : the observed diameter of the sun or moon, with regard to eclipses. An informal measure of alcohol based on its height in a given glass compared to the width of the pourer's fingers while holding it.

    Examples:

    "Gimme three fingers of bourbon."

  7. Finger as a noun (fashion):

    A part of a glove intended to cover a finger.

  8. Finger as a noun (informal, obsolete):

    Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.

  9. Finger as a noun (informal, rare):

    Someone skilled in the use of their fingers, a pickpocket.

  10. Finger as a noun (UK, _, slang):

    A person.

  11. Finger as a noun:

    A .

  12. Finger as a noun (especially in the phrase 'give someone the finger'):

    An obscene or insulting gesture made by raising one's middle finger towards someone with the palm of one's hand facing inwards.

  1. Finger as a verb (transitive):

    To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in, to finger.

  2. Finger as a verb (transitive):

    To poke or probe with a finger or fingers.

  3. Finger as a verb (transitive):

    To use the fingers to penetrate and sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vagina or anus; to fingerbang

  4. Finger as a verb (transitive, music):

    To use specified finger positions in producing notes on a musical instrument.

  5. Finger as a verb (transitive, music):

    To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages.

  6. Finger as a verb (transitive, computing):

    To query (a user's status) using the .

  7. Finger as a verb (obsolete):

    To steal; to purloin.

  8. Finger as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To execute, as any delicate work.

  1. Touch as a verb (transitive):

    Primarily physical senses. To physical with; to the hand, finger or other of the body into contact with. To into (involuntary) contact with; to or . To come into physical contact, or to be in physical contact. To make physical contact with a thing. To physically ; to interfere with, molest, or attempt to contact. To cause to be briefly in contact with something. To physically affect in specific ways by context. To , or otherwise use. Of a or its passengers: to , to make a (at). To lay on (someone suffering from ) as a of , as formerly practised by English and French monarchs. To sexually excite with the fingers; to or . To fasten; to take effect; to make impression. To bring (a sail) so close to the that its weather leech shakes. To be brought, as a , so to the wind that its weather shakes. To keep the ship as near (the wind) as possible.

    Examples:

    "I touched her face softly."

    "Sitting on the bench, the hem of her skirt touched the ground."

    "They stood next to each other, their shoulders touching."

    "Please can I have a look, if I promise not to touch?"

    "If you touch her, I'll kill you."

    "He quickly touched his knee to the worn marble."

    "The demonstrator nearly touched the rod on the ball."

    "Frankly, this wood's so strong that sandpaper won't touch it."

    "Are you all right? You've hardly touched your lunch."

    "Her parents had caught her touching herself when she was fifteen."

    "to touch the wind"

  2. Touch as a verb (transitive):

    Primarily non-physical senses. To or with a specific quality. To deal with in or writing; to briefly, to to. To deal with in speech or writing; briefly to speak or write (on or upon something). To , to have to do with. To affect emotionally; to bring about or painful feelings in. To in a negative way, especially only slightly. To give royal assent to by touching it with the sceptre. To obtain money from, usually by borrowing (from a friend). To disturb the mental functions of; to make somewhat insane; often followed with "in the head". To be on the of; to approach in excellence or quality. To come close to; to approach. To mark (a file or document) as having been modified.

    Examples:

    "My grandfather, as many people know, was touched with greatness."

    "Stefan was touched by the song's message of hope."

    "He had been drinking over lunch, and was clearly touched."

    "The bill was finally touched after many hours of deliberation."

    "I was running short, so I touched old Bertie for a fiver."

    "You must be touched if you think I'm taking your advice."

  3. Touch as a verb:

    To try; to prove, as with a .

  4. Touch as a verb:

    To mark or delineate with touches; to add a slight stroke to with the pencil or brush.

  5. Touch as a verb (obsolete):

    To ; to slightly.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Francis Bacon"

  6. Touch as a verb:

    To strike; to manipulate; to play on.

    Examples:

    "to touch an instrument of music"

  7. Touch as a verb:

    To perform, as a tune; to play.

  8. Touch as a verb:

    To influence by impulse; to impel forcibly.

  1. Touch as a noun:

    An act of touching, especially with the hand or finger.

    Examples:

    "Suddenly, in the crowd, I felt a touch at my shoulder."

  2. Touch as a noun:

    The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.

    Examples:

    "With the lights out, she had to rely on touch to find her desk."

  3. Touch as a noun:

    The style or technique with which one plays a musical instrument.

    Examples:

    "He performed one of Ravel's piano concertos with a wonderfully light and playful touch."

  4. Touch as a noun:

    A distinguishing feature or characteristic.

    Examples:

    "Clever touches like this are what make her such a brilliant writer."

  5. Touch as a noun:

    A little bit; a small amount.

    Examples:

    "Move it left just a touch and it will be perfect."

  6. Touch as a noun:

    The part of a sports field beyond the touchlines or goal-lines.

    Examples:

    "He got the ball, and kicked it straight out into touch."

  7. Touch as a noun:

    A relationship of close communication or understanding.

    Examples:

    "He promised to keep in touch while he was away."

  8. Touch as a noun:

    The ability to perform a task well; aptitude.

    Examples:

    "I used to be a great chess player but I've lost my touch."

  9. Touch as a noun (obsolete):

    Act or power of exciting emotion.

  10. Touch as a noun (obsolete):

    An emotion or affection.

  11. Touch as a noun (obsolete):

    Personal reference or application.

  12. Touch as a noun:

    A single stroke on a drawing or a picture.

  13. Touch as a noun (obsolete):

    A brief essay.

  14. Touch as a noun (obsolete):

    A touchstone; hence, stone of the sort used for touchstone.

  15. Touch as a noun (obsolete):

    Examination or trial by some decisive standard; test; proof; tried quality.

  16. Touch as a noun (music):

    The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.

    Examples:

    "a heavy touch, or a light touch"

  17. Touch as a noun (shipbuilding):

    The broadest part of a plank worked top and but, or of one worked anchor-stock fashion (that is, tapered from the middle to both ends); also, the angles of the stern timbers at the counters.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek J. Knowles"

  18. Touch as a noun:

    The children's game of tag.

  19. Touch as a noun (bell-ringing):

    A set of changes less than the total possible on seven bells, i.e. less than 5,040.

  20. Touch as a noun (slang):

    An act of borrowing or stealing something.

  21. Touch as a noun (UK, plumbing, dated):

    tallow

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