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pointer
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pointer
n.
indicator; something used to point; hand on a clock; clue, advice; hunting dog
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Pointer
Pointer may refer to:
- A dial indicator, that points to a value on a dial or scale
- Pointer (rod), an object used to point manually
- Pointing stick, an isometric joystick used as a pointing device
- Point man, one who takes the front position in a combat military formation
- Pointer (journal), the official journal of the Singapore Armed Forces
- Priscilla Pointer, American actress
- The Pointer Sisters, an American R&B vocal group formed in 1969
- Pointer, a kind of pencil sharpener used for diameter lead
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pointer
Noun
1. a mark to indicate a direction or relation
(synonym) arrow
(hypernym) mark
(part-meronym) shaft
(derivation) orient, point
2. an indicator as on a dial
(hypernym) indicator
(hyponym) hand
(derivation) orient, point
3. (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving the cursor allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
(synonym) cursor
(hypernym) indicator
(derivation) point
(classification) computer science, computing
4. a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game
(synonym) Spanish pointer
(hypernym) sporting dog, gun dog
(hyponym) German short-haired pointer
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Pointer (der)
nm.
pointer, indicator; something used to point; hand on a clock; clue, advice; hunting dog
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pointer
v.
point; check in; scrutinize
