fingerpost

• Существительное, обозначающее указательный столб, напоминающий руку с указывающим указательным пальцем, используемый для направления путешественников к их пунктам назначения.

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.

   Указатель с рукой

   • 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.

   Образный указатель или ориентир

   • 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.

   Синонимыbeaconguideguidepostindicatormarkerpointersignalsignpost