pointer
/ˈpɔɪntər/
noun
- A helpful piece of advice or a tip that guides someone in doing something correctly.
- My coach gave me a few pointers on how to improve my serve.
- She shared some useful pointers for saving money on groceries.
- The manual includes pointers for troubleshooting common problems.
- A small, movable symbol on a computer screen that shows where the mouse or touchpad is pointing.
- Move the pointer to the top of the screen to open the menu.
- When the pointer changes to a hand icon, you can click the link.
- The pointer disappeared, so I had to restart my laptop.
- A thin, long object used to point at things on a map, board, or screen.
- The teacher used a laser pointer to highlight the capital city on the map.
- A wooden pointer helps the presenter avoid blocking the audience's view.
- He tapped the chart with his pointer to emphasize the sales growth.
- A breed of dog trained to point at game birds by standing still and extending its nose.
- Pointers are known for their energy and excellent hunting instincts.
- The pointer froze in the field, signaling a hidden pheasant.
- Our neighbor owns a friendly pointer that loves to run in the park.
- A needle or hand on a gauge, clock, or measuring instrument that indicates a value.
- The pointer on the speedometer slowly crept past 60 miles per hour.
- Check the pointer on the pressure gauge before starting the machine.
- The clock's pointer for minutes is slightly bent.