Dictionary & Thesaurus

pointer

1.	(noun) a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game
	Synonyms: Spanish pointer
	Related Words: German short-haired pointer, Hungarian pointer, gun dog, sporting dog, vizla

2.	(noun) an indicator as on a dial
	Related Words: electronic stylus, hand, indicator, light pen, needle

3.	(noun) (computer science) a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving the cursor allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
	Synonyms: cursor
	Related Words: indicator

4.	(noun) a mark to indicate a direction or relation
	Synonyms: arrow
	Related Words: mark