1. plural of fingerer; people who touch, handle, or manipulate something with their fingers
Usage: informal; often used in music contexts to refer to musicians who play stringed instruments
2. musicians who play instruments requiring finger technique, especially guitarists or pianists
Usage: informal; music

Examples

• The guitar fingerers in the band demonstrated impressive dexterity during the performance.
• Jazz pianists are skilled fingerers who can execute complex chord progressions.
• The workshop taught young fingerers proper technique for playing the violin.
• String instrument fingerers must develop calluses on their fingertips.
• The orchestra hired experienced fingerers for the chamber music ensemble.