n. The act of touching lightly or handling.n. Beckoning with the finger.n. In music: The method of using the fingers upon a fingered instrument, especially so as to produce given effects in the best way.n. An indication by figures, upon a piece of music, of the fingers to be used in its performance.n. Delicate work done with the fingers.n. A thick, loose woolen yarn used for knitting stockings, etc.