pointer
pronunciation
How to pronounce pointer in British English:
UK [ˈpɔɪntə(r)]
How to pronounce pointer in American English:
US [ˈpɔɪntɚ]
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- Noun:
- a mark to indicate a direction or relation
- an indicator as on a dial
- (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving the cursor allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
- a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game
Word Origin
- pointer (n.)
- mid-14c., "a tiler" (early 13c. as a surname), agent noun from point (v.). From c. 1500 as "maker of needlepoint lace." From 1570s as "thing that points;" meaning "dog that stands rigid in the presence of game, facing the quarry" is recorded from 1717. Meaning "item of advice" first recorded 1883.
Example
- 1. You can think that this symbol as a pointer that points to nothing .
- 2. Circles show areas where the pointer didn 't move while the tracks show movement .
- 3. Professor wobbrock says it uses a large circular cursor instead of the traditional arrow pointer .
- 4. The blue diamond is one vivid pointer to the antiquity of the greenland ice sheet .
- 5. Anita pointer of the pointer sisters performs during the 2012 essence music festival on july 6 , 2012 in new orleans , louisiana .