outstretched finger

Frequency: 7.29.1 per million words

A finger extended to its full length, often for pointing.

outstretchedADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

finger

Examples (10)

  • The child pointed with an outstretched finger at the bright toy.
  • He used an outstretched finger to trace the lines on the map.
  • She gently touched the butterfly with an outstretched finger.
  • With an outstretched finger, the magician made the coin disappear.
  • A single outstretched finger was enough to silence the crowd.
  • The teacher gestured towards the board with an outstretched finger.
  • He extended an outstretched finger to check the surface temperature.
  • The detective carefully examined the clue with an outstretched finger.
  • Don't point an outstretched finger at people; it's rude.
  • The artist used his outstretched finger to estimate proportions.