Give the finger? Crossword Clue

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POINT

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(verb)
1. hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
2. poke or thrust abruptly
(noun)
1. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
2. tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

Hint 2: Clue Definition

FINGER (noun)
1. the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
2. any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
FINGER (verb)
1. examine by touch
2. feel or handle with the fingers

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

POINT
(5 letters)

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