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pointer

UK
/ˈpɔɪntə/
US
/ˈpɔɪntər/

Translations

pointernoun
pointers
pl
UK
/ˈpɔɪntə/
US
/ˈpɔɪntər/
The clock's pointer moved slowly as the seconds passed.
Стрелка часов медленно двигалась, пока шли секунды.
The pointer on the map shows the location of the treasure.
Указатель на карте показывает местоположение сокровища.
The pointer is a breed of dog known for its hunting skills.
Пойнтер — это порода собак, известная своими охотничьими навыками.
Additional translations
указка
курсор
Synonyms
hand
guide
cursor
suggestion
indicator
sign
mark
signal
reference
pointeradjective
UK
/ˈpɔɪn.tə/
US
/ˈpɔɪn.tɚ/
Used mainly attributively; typically ungradable, so comparative and superlative forms are not standard.
Synonyms
pointing
indicative
indicatory
suggestive
advisory
directive
instructive
informative

Definitions

pointernoun
A long, thin stick used for pointing out things on a map, board, or screen.
The teacher used a pointer to highlight the countries on the map.
A piece of advice or information that helps someone understand or improve something.
She gave me a few pointers on how to improve my presentation skills.
A breed of dog known for its ability to point game birds.
The pointer stood still, indicating the presence of birds nearby.
A movable indicator on a computer screen that shows the position of the mouse or other input device.
I moved the pointer to click on the icon.
In computing, a variable that stores the memory address of another value or object.
The program crashed when the pointer referenced an invalid memory address.
The needle or indicator on a gauge or dial that shows a measurement.
The fuel gauge's pointer hovered just above empty.
pointeradjective
Relating to or designed for a pointing device, indicator, or the act of pointing.
The developer added support for pointer events in the app.
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