1. a person who touches or handles something with the fingers
Usage: informal; often used in compound contexts (e.g., 'light-fingerer')
2. a musician who plays a stringed instrument, especially one skilled in fingering technique
Usage: music; often used in compounds (e.g., 'classical fingerer')

Examples

• The guitarist was known as a precise fingerer, executing complex passages with ease.
• A light-fingerer in the crowd made off with several wallets.
• The piano teacher praised her student as a careful fingerer with excellent technique.
• He was a skilled fingerer of the violin, producing rich, nuanced tones.
• The jeweler was a delicate fingerer, handling precious stones with great care.