pointer
Anything that points or is used for pointingAnything that points or is used for pointing.: One who points.
» Let me give you some pointers.
Meaning
9 sensesAnything that points or is used for pointing.
One who points.
A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
Zeigestock, Zeigestab
ука́зкаukázka
ука́зкаukázka
A needlelike component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
Zeiger, Nadel
стре́лкаstrélka
стрі́лкаstrílka
Any of several breeds of hunting dog, trained to point out game; an individual of such a breed.
Vorstehhund, Pointer
по́йнтерpójntɛr
A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
Zeiger, Pointer
указа́тельukazátelʹ, по́йнтерpójntɛr
вказівни́кvkazivnýk
An icon that indicates the position of the pointing device, such as a mouse.
(in the plural)A tip, a bit of advice.
The instructor gave me some pointers on writing a good paper.
Fingerzeig
Something that gives a point (sharp end) to something.
pencil pointer
Something worth a given number of points.
a ten-pointer
- a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
- 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 mark to indicate a direction or relation
Examples
17 sentencesLet me give you some pointers.
I'm sure Tom can give you some pointers.
Tom was using a laser pointer to play with his cat.
Том використовував лазерну указку, щоб грати зі своїм котом.
The compass pointer always seeks north.
ruСтрелка компаса всегда указывает на север.
Today's game is a six-pointer.
deHeute ist ein 6-Punkte-Spiel.
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 3
By meaning 4
Origin
From point + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 4).From point + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 4).
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Forms
plural: pointersSynonyms
10 synonyms- a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game:Spanish pointer
- (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:cursor
- a mark to indicate a direction or relation:arrow