Pointer (disambiguation) — Pointer may refer to: * Pointing breed, a group of breeds of hunting dog breed trained to point at prey * Pointer (dog breed), the English pointer * Pointer (computing), a datatype used in programming * Cursor (computers), the pointing icon on a… … Wikipedia
pointer — [n1] indicator arrow, dial, director, gauge, guide, hand, index, mark, needle, register, rod, signal; concepts 464,498 pointer [n2] hint, suggestion advice, caution, clue, information, recommendation, steer, tip, tip off, warning; concepts 75,274 … New thesaurus
pointer — ► NOUN 1) a long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to give a reading. 2) a rod used for pointing to features on a map or chart. 3) a hint or tip. 4) a breed of dog that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it. 5)… … English terms dictionary
pointer — [point′ər] n. 1. a person or thing that points 2. a long, tapered rod used by teachers and lecturers for pointing to things on a map, blackboard, etc. 3. an indicator on a clock, meter, scales, etc. 4. any of a breed of large, muscular hunting… … English World dictionary
pointer — noun 1) the pointer moved to 100 mph Syn: indicator, needle, arrow, hand 2) he used a pointer on the chart Syn: stick, rod, cane; cursor 3) a pointer to the outcome of the election … Thesaurus of popular words
pointer — noun Date: 1574 1. a. plural, capitalized the two stars in the Big Dipper a line through which points to the North Star b. one that points out; especially a rod used to direct attention c. a computer memory address that contains another address… … New Collegiate Dictionary
pointer — Synonyms and related words: Gyropilot, advice, alerting, arrow, automatic pilot, blaze, boatheader, boatsteerer, caution, cicerone, clue, compass needle, courier, cowherd, coxswain, cue, direction, direction post, dragoman, drover, finger post,… … Moby Thesaurus
pointer — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A pointing instrument] Syn. hand, rod, indicator, dial, gauge, director, index, mark, arrow, signal, needle, register. 2. [A variety of dog] Syn. hunting dog, gun dog, game dog; see dog 1 . 3. [*A hint] Syn. clue, tip,… … English dictionary for students
pointer — noun 1》 a long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to give a reading. ↘a rod used for pointing to features on a map or chart. ↘Computing a cursor. ↘Computing a variable whose value is the address of another variable; a … English new terms dictionary
pointer — n. 1 a thing that points, e.g. the index hand of a gauge etc. 2 a rod for pointing to features on a map, chart, etc. 3 colloq. a hint, clue, or indication. 4 a a dog of a breed that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it. b this breed.… … Useful english dictionary
