fingering

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

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noun the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
noun touching something with the fingers
verb feel or handle with the fingers

Not at all!" soothed Mr. Tutt, sipping his eleven-o'clock nourishment and fingering for a stogy. — By Advice of Counsel, Arthur Cheney Train
She has a very good notion of fingering, though her taste is not equal to Anne’s. — Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
Otherwise, he was buttoned to his chin in a great coat, fastened with imposing brass buttons, dulled by much fingering. — Carl and the Cotton Gin, Sara Ware Bassett

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