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Discover LudwigThe phrase "pointer finger" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it as a way of referring to a person's index finger. For example, "She pointed to the words on the page with her pointer finger."
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pointer finger
noun
Index finger
Exact(60)
"Not your thumb, but your pointer finger," Nailah said.
The pointer finger moves to the R key for reloading.
Abby leaned down and gently patted the bird's downy underbelly with her latexed pointer finger.
The rolls are so thick, I can grab them between my thumb and pointer finger.
We started off with one third of a pointer finger and quivering knees.
And please take that giant pointer finger off her hand the formaldehyde is leaking out...ugh...ugh
"I guess so," she said, and stuck her pointer finger up in the air.
Pinch the backbone of the sardine between your thumb and pointer finger and break it.
Front finger means pointer finger.
Stick your pointer finger in one hole.
Wet the tip of your pointer finger.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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