fingercot
nounUK /ˈfɪŋɡəkɒt/
US /ˈfɪŋɡərkɑːt/
A small cover you put on your finger to keep it clean or safe.
The nurse put a fingercot on her thumb before checking the cut.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tiny rubber or latex cover worn on one finger during medical exams or first aid.
He wore a fingercot while applying ointment to the wound.
3. A protective sheath used to cover an injured finger.
She slipped a fingercot over her bandaged finger before washing dishes.
4. A small finger-shaped covering used in crafts or handling messy materials.
Use a fingercot so the glue doesn't stick to your skin.