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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1. 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!

2. Andres Meira:

   The science is all there, we have tested it out in two earthquakes and they worked just fine. One was a seven pointer (on the Richter scale) and it worked perfectly.

3. Kaylee Muthart:

   So I pushed my thumb, pointer, and middle finger into each eye. I gripped each eyeball, twisted, and pulled until each eye popped out of the socket — it felt like a massive struggle, the hardest thing I ever had to do, because I could no longer see, I don't know if there was blood. But I know the drugs numbed the pain. I'm pretty sure I would have tried to claw right into my brain if a pastor hadn't heard me screaming, ‘I want to see the light!’ — which I don't recall saying — and restrained me.

4. L.F. Magister:

   The time just passes quickly when we are involved with something that makes us pay more attention in moment than the clocks pointer.

5. Anita PointerShe:

   The Pointer Sisters family is devastated, on behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, The Pointer Sisters ask for your prayers at this time.