pointer

point·er

P0401600 (poin′tər)n.1. One that directs, indicates, or points, especially:a. A long tapered stick or a laser beacon used to call attention to objects, as on a chart or blackboard.b. A scale indicator on a watch, balance, or other measuring instrument.2. a. A dog of a breed developed in Europe to point game, having a smooth, short-haired coat that is often white with black or brownish markings.b. A dog of any of various similar breeds.3. a. A piece of advice; a suggestion: Let me give you a few pointers on your golf swing.b. A piece of indicative information: interest rates and other pointers in the economic forecast.4. Computers A variable that holds the address of a core storage location.5. Computers A symbol appearing on a display screen in a GUI that lets the user select a command by clicking with a pointing device or pressing the enter key when the pointer symbol is positioned on the appropriate button or icon.6. Either of the two stars in the Big Dipper, Dubhe and Merak, that are aligned so that a line drawn between them extends north to Polaris, the north star.

pointer

(ˈpɔɪntə) n1. a person or thing that points2. (Mechanical Engineering) an indicator on a measuring instrument3. (Education) a long rod or cane used by a lecturer to point to parts of a map, blackboard, etc4. (Animals) one of a breed of large swift smooth-coated dogs, usually white with black, liver, or lemon markings: when on shooting expeditions it points to the bird with its nose, body, and tail in a straight line5. a helpful piece of information or advice

point•er

(ˈpɔɪn tər)

n. 1. one that points. 2. a long, tapering stick used in pointing things out on a map, blackboard, or the like. 3. the hand on a watch dial, clock face, scale, etc. 4. one of a breed of large shorthaired hunting dogs that point game. 5. a piece of advice, esp. on how to succeed in a specific area. 6. a small symbol controlled by a mouse or other input device, used in a graphical user interface to select commands, options, or text on a computer screen. 7. Pointers, the two outer stars of the Big Dipper that lie on a line that passes very near Polaris and are used for finding it. [1490–1500]

pointer

, point man - A pointer or point man was first a cowboy riding at the front of a herd of cattle.See also related terms for herd.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	pointer - a mark to indicate a direction or relationarrowmark - a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation); "his answer was just a punctuation mark"shaft - a line that forms the length of an arrow pointerpoint, head - a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer; "the point of the arrow was due north"
	2.	pointer - an indicator as on a dialhand - a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece; "the big hand counts the minutes"indicator - a device for showing the operating condition of some systemelectronic stylus, light pen - (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminatedneedle - a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
	3.	pointer - (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 positionscursorindicator - a device for showing the operating condition of some systemcomputer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
	4.	pointer - a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to gameSpanish pointergun dog, sporting dog - a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with gunsGerman short-haired pointer - liver or liver-and-white hunting dog developed in Germany; 3/4 pointer and 1/4 bloodhoundHungarian pointer, vizsla - Hungarian hunting dog resembling the Weimaraner but having a rich deep red coat

pointer

noun1. hint, tip, suggestion, warning, recommendation, caution, piece of information, piece of advice Here are a few pointers to help you make a choice.2. indication, lead, sign, evidence, signal, suggestion, symptom, hint, implication, clue, indicator, inkling, intimation Sunday's elections should be a pointer to the public mood.3. stick, pole, rod, cane She tapped on the map with her pointer.4. indicator, hand, guide, needle, arrow The pointer indicates the pressure on the dial.

pointer

nounAn item of advance or inside information given as a guide to action:steer, tip.Informal: tip-off.

Translations

指示棒指针教鞭暗示

point

(point) noun1. the sharp end of anything. the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun). 尖端，尖狀物 尖端，尖状物 2. a piece of land that projects into the sea etc. The ship came round Lizard Point. 岬 岬3. a small round dot or mark (.) a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop. 點，小圓點，小數點 点，小圆点，小数点 4. an exact place or spot. When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest. (空間的)一點或地點 （空间的）一点或地点 5. an exact moment. Her husband walked in at that point. 特定時點 （特定）时刻 6. a place on a scale especially of temperature. the boiling-point of water. 刻度(尤指溫度計) （温度计上的）度 7. a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc. 羅盤方位點(羅盤上三十二個方位之一，亦稱為「羅經點」)，羅盤上兩點的間距(相隔十一度十五分) 罗盘主方位（罗经点） 8. a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc. He has won by five points to two. 比賽得分 得分，（比赛得的）分数 9. a particular matter for consideration or action. The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point. 要點、論點 （讲话时的）要点、论点 10. (a) purpose or advantage. There's no point (in) asking me – I don't know. 目的，用處 目的，意图 11. a personal characteristic or quality. We all have our good points and our bad ones. 特點 特点（长处或短处） 12. an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put. Is there only one electrical point in this room? 插座 插座 verb1. to aim in a particular direction. He pointed the gun at her. 對準 把...对准2. to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction. He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign. 指向 指向3. to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar. (泥水匠用水泥) 抹平砌縫 （泥水匠用水泥）抹砖缝，抹墙缝 ˈpointed adjective having a sharp end. a pointed nose; pointed shoes. 尖的 尖的ˈpointer noun1. a long stick used to indicate places on a large map etc. 指示棒(用來指黑板或地圖) 指示棒，教鞭 2. an indicator on a dial. The pointer is on/at zero. 指針 指针3. a hint; a suggestion. Give me some pointers on how to do it. 暗示 暗示ˈpointless adjective having no meaning or purpose. a pointless journey. 無意義的 无意义的ˈpointlessly adverb 無意義地 无意义地points noun plural1. a movable section of rails which allow a train to cross over other lines or pass from one line to another. The points had to be changed before the train could continue. (鐵軌的)轉轍器 （铁路的）道叉 2. the solid tips in the toes of ballet shoes. She can dance on her points. (芭蕾舞鞋的)硬鞋尖 （芭蕾舞鞋的）鞋尖 be on the point of to be about to (do something). I was on the point of going out when the telephone rang. 正要做某事 正要去做某事，正要...的时候 come to the point1. (also get to the point) to reach the most important consideration in a conversation etc. He talked and talked but never came to the point. (講話時)說到重點，抓住關鍵 （讲话时）扣住主题，抓住关键 2. (only with it as subject) to arrive at the moment when something must be done. He always promises to help, but when it comes to the point he's never there. (到了)關鍵時刻 （到了）关键时刻 make a point of to be especially careful to (do something). I'll make a point of asking her today. 重視，強調 重视，强调 make one's point to state one's opinion persuasively. 說出了所以然 很有说服力地阐述自己的观点point out to indicate or draw attention to. He pointed out his house to her; I pointed out that we needed more money. 指出 指出point one's toes to stretch the foot out, shaping the toes into a point, when dancing etc. (跳舞時的)墊腳尖動作 （跳舞时的）踮起脚尖