fingerpost

• Ein Wegweiser oder Schild an einer Wegkreuzung, oft mit einem Pfeil oder einer handähnlichen Form, das Reisenden die Richtung weist. Auch ein Pfosten mit einem oder mehreren Hinweisschildern.

A noun referring to a guidepost that resembles a hand with a pointing index finger, used to direct travelers to their destinations.

1. Signpost with a pointing handC1formalbritish

   A guidepost that is shaped like a hand with an extended index finger, used to indicate direction.

   Wegweiser mit Hand

   • The fingerpost at the crossroads pointed toward the village.
   • We followed the fingerpost to the hiking trail.
   • The old fingerpost was made of wood and painted white.

2. Figurative guide or indicatorC2formalbritish

   Something that provides clear guidance or direction, often used metaphorically.

   Bildlicher Wegweiser oder Orientierungshilfe

   • His early work served as a fingerpost for future research.
   • The new policy acts as a fingerpost for the company's direction.
   • This document is a fingerpost to understanding the legal process.

   Synonymebeaconguideguidepostindicatormarkerpointersignalsignpost