pointer Synonyms
pointer Meaning
pointer (n)
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
pointer (n.)
One who, or that which, points.
The hand of a timepiece.
One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.
The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
pointer Sentence Examples
- The computer's mouse pointer hovered over the navigation menu.
- The laser pointer illuminated the key point of the presentation slide.
- The pointer finger indicated the correct answer on the test.
- The pointer dial adjusted the volume of the stereo.
- The remote control's pointer button navigated the TV interface.
- The compass's north-facing pointer provided direction.
- The arrow pointer directed traffic at the road intersection.
- The telescope's pointer tracked the movement of distant stars.
- The blood sugar monitor's pointer indicated the glucose level.
- The weather vane's pointer swayed in the wind, indicating the wind direction.
FAQs About the word pointer
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
needle, indicator, index,hand, gauge, face, gage,dial
No antonyms found.
The computer's mouse pointer hovered over the navigation menu.
The laser pointer illuminated the key point of the presentation slide.
The pointer finger indicated the correct answer on the test.
The pointer dial adjusted the volume of the stereo.
