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pointer

poin·ter

UK/ˈpɔɪn.tə/ US/ˈpɔɪn.təɹ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

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2.

an indicator as on a dial

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

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4.

a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game

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Origin

From point + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 4).

Phrases

  • back pointer
  • Faraday pointer
  • Hungarian Pointer
  • laser pointer
  • mouse pointer
  • parent pointer tree
  • pointer finger
  • shared pointer

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