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(1):

(n.) One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.

(2):

(n.) A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.

(3):

(n.) One of the ten figures or symbols, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, by which all numbers are expressed; - so called because of the use of the fingers in counting and computing.

(4):

(n.) One twelfth part of the diameter of the sun or moon; - a term used to express the quantity of an eclipse; as, an eclipse of eight digits is one which hides two thirds of the diameter of the disk.

(5):

(v. t.) To point at or out with the finger.