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    pointer
    /ˈpɔɪntə/

    noun

    • 1. a long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to indicate a figure or position: "if the pointer moves right, the wind is from the right" Similar indicatorneedlearrowhand
    • 2. a dog of a breed that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it.

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  2. A pointer is something that is used for pointing at things, such as a stick, a cursor, or a helpful piece of advice. Learn more about the different types and uses of pointers with Cambridge Dictionary.

    • English (US)

      a helpful piece of advice or information: This booklet gives...

  3. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word pointer, from a star in the sky to a computer memory address. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.

  4. Pointer is a noun that can mean a stick, a cursor, a piece of advice, or a hunting dog. Learn how to use pointer in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

  5. Pointer is a noun that means a person or thing that points, such as a stick, a hand, a dog, or a computer icon. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of pointer with examples from various sources.

  6. A pointer is something that directs, indicates, or points, such as a stick, a laser, a dog, or a computer symbol. Learn the different meanings and uses of pointer from various sources and dictionaries.

  7. A pointer is a piece of advice or information which helps you to understand a situation or to find a way of making progress.

  8. pointer (to something) a sign that something exists; a sign that shows how something may develop in the future. The surge in car sales was regarded as an encouraging pointer to an improvement in the economy. His symptoms gave no obvious pointer to a possible diagnosis.