1a long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to indicate a figure or position:if the pointer moves right, the wind is from the right
a rod used for pointing to features on a map or chart:men with maps and pointers demonstrate the path that the storm is taking
a hint as to what might happen in the future:the figures were a pointer to gradual economic recovery
a small piece of advice; a tip:here are some pointers on how to go about the task
Computinganother term for cursor.place the pointer in the box and click the mouse button
Computing a variable whose value is the address of another variable; a link:another computer word holds a descriptor or pointer to an individual character
2a dog of a breed that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it.
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Definition of pointer in the US English dictionary
