pointer
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/ˈpɔɪntər/
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/ˈpɔɪntə(r)/
noun
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A suggestion or piece of guidance.
Here are some pointers on how to go about the writing task.
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A sign that suggests something is present or may happen in the future.
The surge in car sales was regarded as an encouraging pointer to an improvement in the economy.
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A thin metal needle on a dial that shows numbers or information.
The doctor checked the patient's temperature on the thermometer's pointer.
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A stick used to point at things on a map or a picture.
The teacher used a pointer to show the students where the capital cities were on the map.
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A small symbol, like an arrow, that you can move on a computer screen with a mouse.
Move the mouse pointer to the 'Start' button and click it.
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A large dog trained to locate game for hunters by standing still and pointing with its nose.
The hunters relied on their pointer to find the hidden birds in the bushes.
translation
A suggestion or piece of guidance.; A sign that suggests something is present or may happen in the future.; A thin metal needle on a dial that shows numbers or information.; A stick used to point at things on a map or a picture.; A small symbol, like an arrow, that you can move on a computer screen with a mouse.; A large dog trained to locate game for hunters by standing still and pointing with its nose.
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pointers