Fingerpost is an 8-letter term that is a synonym for SIGNPOST. A fingerpost is a type of SIGNPOST that is typically found in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is a post with one or more arms pointing in different directions, each arm indicating a different direction and usually bearing the name of the place to which it points. Fingerposts are often used to indicate the direction of a nearby town or village. They are also used to mark footpaths and other routes.