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.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Spanish Pointer

Hypernyms

• Gun Dog

Hyponyms

• Hungarian Pointer

Meaning ²

An indicator as on a dial.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hyponyms

• Electronic Stylus

Related Words

• Point (verb)

Meaning ³

A mark to indicate a direction or relation.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Arrow

Hypernyms

• Mark

Related Words

• Point (verb)

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Cursor

Hypernyms

• Indicator

Related Words

• Point (verb)