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A piece of wood, metal, or the like, which serves as a pointer; esp. in scientific instruments, a pointer which moves along a graduated scale (or…
A pointer or indicator on a clock or dial. Cf. hand, n. 10.
A pointer on the dial of a measuring instrument, esp. on a speedometer.