pointer

Meaning

1. Anything that points or is used for pointing.
2. Anything that points or is used for pointing.
3. Anything that points or is used for pointing.
4. Anything that points or is used for pointing.
5. Anything that points or is used for pointing.
6. Anything that points or is used for pointing.
7. (in-plural) A tip, a bit of advice.
8. Something that gives a point (sharp end) to something.
9. Something worth a given number of points.

Synonyms

indicator

hand

✋

index

needle

arrow

guide

gauge

compass needle

Spanish pointer

cursor

forefinger

sign

hound

index finger

monitor

notice

point

reporter

rule

ruler

scope

signal

suggestion

symbol

teacher

🧑‍🏫

telltale

tip

viewer

pointer finger

sleuthhound

trigger finger

one who points walls

indicating gage

index mark

indicator scale

indicating unit

indicated device

glass runner

sighting marker

rear finder

indicated meter

pointer arm

lickpot

bloodhound

clue

demonstrator

exponent

ferule

gage

greyhound

Translations

pointeur

Zeiger

✋

δείκτης

ponteiro

puntatore

puntero

aiguille

Zeigestock

lancetta

✋

apuntador

indicatore

indicador

Pointer

pointer

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɔɪn.tə/

Etymology

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

Sentences

But Luther Head's three pointer bounced high and out .