Pointer
/ˈpɔɪntər/noun
An object used to show a specific spot or direction.
The teacher used a pointer to indicate the important parts on the diagram.
Often appears as...
- laser pointer
- stick pointer
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Aid
A pointer often physically resembles the thing it's pointing at, emphasizing direction visually.
During the presentation, she used a pen as a pointer to highlight text.
Pro Tip 2/2Teaching Tool
Pointers are common in educational settings to guide attention, not to be confused with advice.
Please use the pointer to identify the countries on the map.
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arrowgaugeguidehandindicatorinstrumentmarkersign
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