1. the technique of using the fingers to play a musical instrument
Usage: music
2. the act of touching or handling something with the fingers
3. a type of lightweight yarn used for knitting
Usage: textiles

1. present participle of finger: touching or handling with the fingers

Examples

• The piano teacher showed her student the proper fingering for the scale.
• His guitar fingering improved with daily practice.
• She bought fingering yarn to knit a delicate baby blanket.
• The detective was fingering the evidence carefully.
• The musician’s fingering technique was flawless during the performance.
• Stop fingering the merchandise in the store.
• The fingering weight wool was perfect for the intricate pattern.