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point·er
 pointer
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- pronunciation:
- poIn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A pointer is thing on a measuring device that points to something. It's similar to a hand on a clock.
The pointer on the gas gauge is showing that the tank is half full.- similar words:
- hand, needle
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| definition 2: |
A pointer is a kind of long stick that a person can use to point at things.
The teacher used a pointer to point at different countries on the big map. |
| definition 3: |
A pointer is a piece of advice that someone gives to another person. People often ask experts or other people with special knowledge to give them pointers about how to do things.
The experts at the garden store gave Mrs. Moreno some pointers for how to get started with her vegetable garden.John is not very good at bowling, but his friends gave him some pointers to help him do better.- similar words:
- suggestion, tip
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| definition 4: |
Some dogs are called "pointers." There are many types of these dogs. Pointers are dogs that are trained to hunt birds by pointing with their nose and body toward the animal being hunted.
The hunter brought his pointer with him into the woods.
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| related words: |
clue, hint, lead |
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