pointer
point‧er /ˈpɔɪntə $ -ər/
noun [countable]
SYN tip
pointer on
Ralph gave me some pointers on my golf swing.
practical/useful/helpful pointers
a few useful pointers about using the technique
2. SIGN British English something that shows how a situation is developing, or is a sign of what might happen in the future
SYN indicator
pointer to
an encouraging pointer to an improvement in the economy
The local elections were seen as a pointer to the general elections.
3. COMPUTER the small symbol, usually an arrow, that you move using a computer’s mouse to point to the place on the screen where you want to work, start a program etc:
Position the mouse pointer and click.
4. STICK a long stick used to point at things on a map, board etc
5. SHOWS NUMBER/DIRECTION ETC a thin piece of metal that points to a number or direction on a piece of equipment, for example on a measuring instrument:
The pointer was between 35 and 40 pounds.
6. DOG a hunting dog that stands very still and points with its nose to where birds or animals are hiding
point‧er /ˈpɔɪntə $ -ər/
noun [countable] Word Family: noun: point, pointer, pointlessness; adjective: pointed, pointy, pointless; adverb: pointlessly, pointedly; verb: point
1. ADVICE a useful piece of advice or information that helps you to do or understand something SYN tip
pointer on
practical/useful/helpful pointers
2. SIGN British English something that shows how a situation is developing, or is a sign of what might happen in the future
SYN indicator
pointer to
3. COMPUTER the small symbol, usually an arrow, that you move using a computer’s mouse to point to the place on the screen where you want to work, start a program etc:
4. STICK a long stick used to point at things on a map, board etc
5. SHOWS NUMBER/DIRECTION ETC a thin piece of metal that points to a number or direction on a piece of equipment, for example on a measuring instrument:
6. DOG a hunting dog that stands very still and points with its nose to where birds or animals are hiding