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Synonyms for pointer
ˈpɔɪn tərpoint·er
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pointernoun
Synonyms:
referencepointernoun
Anything that points or is used for pointing.
Synonyms:
hand, reference, mouse pointerpointernoun
A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
Synonyms:
hand, reference, mouse pointerpointernoun
A breed of hunting dog.
Synonyms:
mouse pointer, hand, referencepointernoun
A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
Synonyms:
hand, reference, mouse pointerpointernoun
An icon that indicates the position of the mouse; a cursor.
Synonyms:
hand, reference, mouse pointerpointernoun
A tip, a bit of advice (usually plural.)
The instructor gave me some pointers on writing a good paper.
Synonyms:
mouse pointer, hand, referencepointernoun
Something worth a given number of points.
a ten-pointer
Synonyms:
mouse pointer, reference, handpointernoun
Synonyms:
needle
Princeton's WordNet
arrow, pointernoun
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
pointernoun
an indicator as on a dial
cursor, pointernoun
(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
pointer, Spanish pointernoun
a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#644 | hand | |
#666 | reference | |
#5545 | arrow | |
#5570 | pointer | |
#5800 | indicator | |
#6948 | stylus | |
#8382 | pointing | |
#9233 | needle | |
#9912 | cursor |
How to use pointer in a sentence?
The Pointer Sisters family is devastated, on behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, The Pointer Sisters ask for your prayers at this time.
The time just passes quickly when we are involved with something that makes us pay more attention in moment than the clocks pointer.
The Lakers, on their biggest possession of the night, went to Davis who was guarded by Eric Gordon, who stands about half-a-foot shorter than Davis. It led to an easy score for Davis with 1:47 left, and The Lakers had a bit of breathing room. Alex Caruso 3-pointer off a pass from James Harden with 34.6 seconds left made it 108-100, sealing the win. Obviously, weve got to be better.
There's a good chance they can survive, but this is no layup, this is going to be a three-pointer deep in the corner with time running out.
A teacher is never a giver of truth - he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself. A good teacher is merely a catalyst.
Translations for pointer
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- показалкаBulgarian
- apuntadorCatalan, Valencian
- ukazatelCzech
- Zeiger, Zeigestab, ZeigestockGerman
- δείκτηςGreek
- puntero, apuntadorSpanish
- viitEstonian
- osoitin, viisari, pointteriFinnish
- pointeur, aiguille, baguetteFrench
- cù-eunaichScottish Gaelic
- सूचकHindi
- brakoIdo
- bendirIcelandic
- puntatoreItalian
- 文字さし, ポインタJapanese
- poyinter, nîşanderk, mîlKurdish
- anjing penuding, jarum penunjuk, penudingMalay
- pointerDutch
- wskazówka, wskaźnikPolish
- ponteiroPortuguese
- пойнтер, указатель, стрелка, указкаRussian
- kazaljka, pokazivačSerbo-Croatian
- pekareSwedish
- que chỉVietnamese
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