Pointer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɔɪn.tə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pointer is a noun meaning Anything that points or is used for pointing.
Meaning
Anything that points or is used for pointing.
More Meanings
- Something that gives a point (sharp end) to something.
- (in combinations) Something worth a given number of points.
- (chiefly in the plural) A tip, a bit of advice.
Example Sentences
a ten-pointer
pencil pointer
The instructor gave me some pointers on writing a good paper.
After another penalty miss, Kvirikashvili finally found the target on 27 minutes before Flood hit back with a three-pointer of his own.
Word Forms
- pointers
Synonyms for pointer
Depending on context, synonyms include advice, hint, arrow, cursor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arrow, cursor, pointing, tip, sweep, aimer.
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