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Pointer

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Noun

1. arrow, pointer

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

2. pointer

an indicator as on a dial

3. cursor, pointer

(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions

4. pointer, spanish pointer

a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pointer

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noun
1. 
a person or thing that points
2. 
an indicator on a measuring instrument
3. 
a long rod or cane used by a lecturer to point to parts of a map, blackboard, etc
4. 
one of a breed of large swift smooth-coated dogs, usually white with black, liver, or lemon markings: when on shooting expeditions it points to the bird with its nose, body, and tail in a straight line
5. 
a helpful piece of information or advice

Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

Pointer

see synonyms of pointer
noun
1. 
a person or thing that points
2. 
a long, tapered rod used by teachers and lecturers for pointing to things on a map, blackboard, etc.
3. 
an indicator on a clock, meter, scales, etc.
4. 
any of a breed of large, muscular hunting dog with a short, smooth coat, usually white with liver, black, or yellowish spots, and characterized by its assumption of the classic stance in pointing game
see also point (sense 40)
5.  Informal
a helpful hint or suggestion

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Pointer

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n.
1. One that directs, indicates, or points, especially:
a. A long tapered stick or a laser beacon used to call attention to objects, as on a chart or blackboard.
b. A scale indicator on a watch, balance, or other measuring instrument.
2.
a. A dog of a breed developed in Europe to point game, having a smooth, short-haired coat that is often white with black or brownish markings.
b. A dog of any of various similar breeds.
3.
a. A piece of advice; a suggestion: Let me give you a few pointers on your golf swing.
b. A piece of indicative information: interest rates and other pointers in the economic forecast.
4. Computers A variable that holds the address of a core storage location.
5. Computers A symbol appearing on a display screen in a GUI that lets the user select a command by clicking with a pointing device or pressing the enter key when the pointer symbol is positioned on the appropriate button or icon.
6. Either of the two stars in the Big Dipper, Dubhe and Merak, that are aligned so that a line drawn between them extends north to Polaris, the north star.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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