Pointer (Noun)
Meaning 1
A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The sign on the highway served as a pointer to guide travelers to their desired exit.
- The teacher used her finger as a pointer to highlight specific details on the map.
- The arrow-shaped pointer on the screen indicated which option the user had selected.
- The artist used a pointer to show the audience the different sections of the painting.
- In the ancient diagram, the small line served as a pointer to direct the viewer's attention to a specific symbol.
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Meaning 3
An indicator as on a dial.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
(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.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.