English noun: pointer | |||
1. | pointer (communication) a mark to indicate a direction or relation | ||
Synonyms | arrow | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mark | ||
Part holonym | head, point, shaft | ||
2. | pointer (artifact) an indicator as on a dial | ||
Broader (hypernym) | indicator | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | electronic stylus, hand, light pen, needle | ||
3. | pointer (artifact) (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 | ||
Synonyms | cursor | ||
Broader (hypernym) | indicator | ||
Domain category | computer science, computing | ||
4. | pointer (animal) a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game | ||
Synonyms | Spanish pointer | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gun dog, sporting dog | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | German short-haired pointer, Hungarian pointer, vizsla | ||