fingertip

fingertip
/fing"geuhr tip'/, n.
1. the tip or end of a finger.
2. a covering used to protect the end joint of a finger.
3. at one's fingertips,
a. close at hand; easily or immediately available.
b. at one's command or disposal, as recall of factual information: He has the answer at his fingertips.
4. to one's fingertips, thoroughly; perfectly: She was a politician to her fingertips.
adj.
5. extending to the fingertips, as a coat, veil, etc.: a fingertip jacket.
[1835-45; FINGER + TIP1]

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