Noun pointer has 4 senses
  1. arrow, pointer - a mark to indicate a direction or relation
    --1 is a kind of mark
    --1 has parts: shaft; point, head
    Derived forms: verb point2, verb point10, verb point1
  2. pointer - an indicator as on a dial
    --2 is a kind of
    indicator
    --2 has particulars: hand; light pen, electronic stylus; needle
    Derived forms: verb point2, verb point10, verb point1
  3. cursor, pointer - (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
    --3 is a kind of indicator
    Derived forms: verb point10, verb point1
  4. pointer, Spanish pointer - a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game
    --4 is a kind of sporting dog, gun dog
    --4 has particulars: German short-haired pointer; vizla, Hungarian pointer
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