pointer

Plural: pointers

Noun

• One that points or indicates; a type of hunting dog.
• a mark to indicate a direction or relation
• an indicator as on a dial
• (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
• a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
• Anything that points or is used for pointing.
• One who points.
• Anything that points or is used for pointing.
• A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
• Anything that points or is used for pointing.
• A needlelike component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
• Anything that points or is used for pointing.
• A breed of hunting dog, trained to point out game.
• Anything that points or is used for pointing.
• A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
• Anything that points or is used for pointing.
• An icon that indicates the position of the pointing device, such as a mouse.
• A tip, a bit of advice.
• Something that gives a point (sharp end) to something.
• Something worth a given number of points.

Examples

• a ten-pointer
• He needed a good ’POINTER’ to find the elusive seven-letter word on the Words With Friends board.
• pencil pointer
• The instructor gave me some pointers on writing a good paper.

Synonyms

arrow, cursor, Spanish pointer, advice, fescue, hand, needle, reference

Related Words

address, dereference