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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024point•er /ˈpɔɪntɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a person or thing that points.
- a long stick used in pointing things out on a map, blackboard, or the like.
- Timethe hand on a watch dial, clock face, etc.
- Dog and Cat Breedsone of a breed of large, shorthaired hunting dogs that point to wild animals that are hunted.
- a piece of advice, esp. on how to succeed in a certain area:gave the rookie some pointers on good batting.
See -point-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024point•er (poin′tər),USA pronunciation n. - a person or thing that points.
- a long, tapering stick used by teachers, lecturers, etc., in pointing things out on a map, blackboard, or the like.
- Timethe hand on a watch dial, clock face, scale, etc.
- Militarythe member of an artillery crew who aims the weapon.
- Dog and Cat Breedsone of a breed of short-haired hunting dogs trained to point game.
- a piece of advice, esp. on how to succeed in a specific area:The food expert gave some good pointers on making better salads.
- Computingan identifier giving the location in storage of something of interest, as a data item, table, or subroutine.
- Astronomy Pointers, the two outer stars of the Big Dipper that lie on a line that passes very near Polaris and are used for finding it.
- 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . tip, hint, suggestion, caution.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n - a person or thing that points
- an indicator on a measuring instrument
- a long rod or cane used by a lecturer to point to parts of a map, blackboard, etc
- 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
- a helpful piece of information or advice
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