Hip pointer

point·er (poin

1. One that directs, indicates, or points.

2. A scale indicator on a watch, balance, or other measuring instrument.

3. A long tapered stick for indicating objects, as on a chart or blackboard.

4. Any of a breed of hunting dogs that points game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots.

a. A piece of advice; a suggestion.

b. A piece of indicative information: interest rates and other pointers in the economic forecast.

6. Computer Science A variable that holds the address of a core storage location.

7. Computer Science A symbol appearing on a display screen in a GUI that lets the user select a command by clicking with a pointing device or pressing the enter key when the pointer symbol is positioned on the appropriate button or icon.

8. Either of the two stars in the Big Dipper that are aligned so as to point to Polaris.

pointer [ˈpɔɪntə]

1. a person or thing that points

2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) an indicator on a measuring instrument

3. (Social Science / Education) a long rod or cane used by a lecturer to point to parts of a map, blackboard, etc.

4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) one of a breed of large swift smooth-coated dogs, usually white with black, liver, or lemon markings: when on shooting expeditions it points to the bird with its nose, body, and tail in a straight line

5. a helpful piece of information or advice

pointer, point man - A pointer or point man was first a cowboy riding at the front of a herd of cattle.

See also related terms for herd.

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	pointer - a mark to indicate a direction or relation arrow mark - a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation); "his answer was just a punctuation mark" shaft - a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer point, head - a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer; "the point of the arrow was due north"
	2.	pointer - an indicator as on a dial hand - a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece; "the big hand counts the minutes" indicator - a device for showing the operating condition of some system electronic stylus, light pen - (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated needle - a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
	3.	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 indicator - a device for showing the operating condition of some system computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
	4.	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 Spanish pointer gun dog, sporting dog - a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns German short-haired pointer - liver or liver-and-white hunting dog developed in Germany; 3/4 pointer and 1/4 bloodhound Hungarian pointer, vizsla - Hungarian hunting dog resembling the Weimaraner but having a rich deep red coat

pointer

noun

1. hint, tip, suggestion, warning, recommendation, caution, piece of information, piece of advice Here are a few pointers to help you make a choice.

2. indication, lead, sign, evidence, signal, suggestion, symptom, hint, implication, clue, indicator, inkling, intimation Sunday's elections should be a pointer to the public mood.

3. stick, pole, rod, cane She tapped on the map with her pointer.

4. indicator, hand, guide, needle, arrow The pointer indicates the pressure on the dial.

Translations

pointer [ˈpɔɪntəʳ] N

1. (= indicator) → indicador m, aguja f; [of balance] → fiel m

2. (= stick) → puntero m

3. (= dog) → perro m de muestra

4. (= clue, indication) → indicación f, pista f
it is a pointer to a possible solution → es una indicación or pista para una posible solución
there is at present no pointer to the outcome → por ahora nada indica qué resultado tendrá
this is a pointer to the guilty man → es una pista que conducirá al criminal

5. (= advice) → consejo m

pointer [ˈpɔɪntə^r] n

(= advice) → tuyau m

(= clue) → indication f
Sunday's elections should be a pointer to the public mood → Les élections de dimanche devrait permettre de jauger l'opinion publique.
His victory in the first race is a pointer to his chance of remaining unbeaten → Sa victoire dans la première course indique qu'il a des chances de rester invaincu.

(= stick) → baguette f

(= needle) → aiguille f

(= dog) → chien m d'arrêt

pointer

(= indicator) → Zeiger m; (mouse) pointer (Comput) → Mauszeiger m

(= stick) → Zeigestock m

(= dog) → Pointer m, → Vorstehhund m

(fig: = hint) → Hinweis m, → Fingerzeig m, → Tip m; he gave me some pointers on how to behave → er gab mir ein paar Hinweise, wie ich mich benehmen sollte

(esp Brit fig: = indication) → Anzeichen nt, → Hinweis m; a pointer to a possible solution → ein Hinweis auf eine mögliche Lösung

pointer:

pointer speed

n (of mouse pointer) → Zeigergeschwindigkeit f

pointer trail

n (of mouse pointer) → Maus(zeiger)spur f

pointer [ˈpɔɪntəʳ] n

a. (indicator) → lancetta; (stick) → bacchetta

b. (dog) → pointer m inv

c. (clue) → indizio; (advice) → consiglio
to give sb some pointers on ... → consigliare qn su...
this is a pointer to the guilty man → questo è un indizio che ci aiuta ad identificare il colpevole

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