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1. pointer
noun. ['ˈpɔɪntɝ'] a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (English)
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Pointer
- poynter
Sentences with pointer
1. Noun, singular or mass
The second number should pass the pointer once and then you should stop on it the second time.
Quotes about pointer
1. I’m not going to lecture you on the error of your ways. Not until you fetch me a podium and a microphone. I’ll also need a screen, a projector, and a laser pointer.
- Jarod Kintz, At even one penny, this book would be overpriced. In fact, free is too expensive, because you'd still waste time by reading it.
2. pointer
noun. ['ˈpɔɪntɝ'] a mark to indicate a direction or relation.
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (English)
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. pointer
noun. ['ˈpɔɪntɝ'] (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.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (English)
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))