fingershield
nounUK /ˈfɪŋɡəʃiːld/
US /ˈfɪŋɡərʃiːld/
A small cover you put on your finger to keep it safe.
She wore a fingershield while cutting the paper.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A protective pad worn on a finger during sports.
The player taped a fingershield over his sore finger.
3. A screen or barrier that blocks fingers from touching something.
The machine has a fingershield to stop hands from getting inside.
4. A small shield-shaped charm worn on a finger.
He gave her a silver fingershield as a lucky charm.