Synonyms for pointer
ˈpɔɪn tərpoint·er

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1. pointernoun

   Synonyms:
   reference

2. pointernoun

   Anything that points or is used for pointing.

   Synonyms:
   hand, reference, mouse pointer

3. pointernoun

   A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.

   Synonyms:
   hand, reference, mouse pointer

4. pointernoun

   A breed of hunting dog.

   Synonyms:
   mouse pointer, hand, reference

5. pointernoun

   A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.

   Synonyms:
   hand, reference, mouse pointer

6. pointernoun

   An icon that indicates the position of the mouse; a cursor.

   Synonyms:
   hand, reference, mouse pointer

7. pointernoun

   A tip, a bit of advice (usually plural.)

   The instructor gave me some pointers on writing a good paper.

   Synonyms:
   mouse pointer, hand, reference

8. pointernoun

   Something worth a given number of points.

   a ten-pointer

   Synonyms:
   mouse pointer, reference, hand

9. pointernoun

   Synonyms:
   needle

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1. arrow, pointernoun

   a mark to indicate a direction or relation

   Synonyms:
   cursor, arrow

2. pointernoun

   an indicator as on a dial

   Synonyms:
   cursor, arrow

3. cursor, pointernoun

   (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, arrow

4. pointer, Spanish pointernoun

   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:
   cursor, arrow

Matched Categories

1. • Indicator
   • Sporting Dog

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1. pointernoun

   Synonyms:
   index, hand, director

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1. pointernoun

   Synonyms:
   indicator, index

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1. List of paraphrases for "pointer":

   pointing, needle, indicator, stylus, cursor

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How to use pointer in a sentence?

1. Bruce Lee:

   A teacher is never a giver of truth - he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself. A good teacher is merely a catalyst.

2. Fabian White Jr.:

   We have a lot of vets and older guys, so we’re not really fazed with the crowd getting loud or a hostile environment, the (3-pointer) was just the play that was there. If I wasn’t going to hit it, somebody else was going to.

3. Tim Phillips:

   After 4 years of hunting the St. Paul giant I finally was lucky enough to bag him. #Walter 39 pointer counting ring hooks. 32 points counting inch or more. ROUGH SCORE 243!

4. Craig Johnson:

   There's a good chance they can survive, but this is no layup, this is going to be a three-pointer deep in the corner with time running out.

5. Mike Krzyzewski:

   Wake Forest : The Demon Deacons had lost four of five coming in, sitting a game ahead of last-place North Carolina in the ACC. Now The Demon Deacons have The Demon Deacons first wins against both Duke and UNC under The Demon Deacons sixth-year coach, both coming in the past month, with Krzyzewski saying Wake Forest was the team that was deserving of winning. I thought The Demon Deacons was The Demon Deacons, Manning said. FOUL TROUBLE Star freshman big man Vernon Carey Jr. had 10 points before becoming one of three Blue Devils to foul out. The list included Justin Robinson the son of retired NBA great David Robinson providing an unexpected lift with a season high six points and three blocks in 12 minutes. That included playing a steady final six minutes of a first half that saw Duke trail by 12 but rally to tie it at 39 on Tre Jones 3-pointer at the horn. Really Justin Robinson saved us or else we shouldve been down about 10 or 15 points.