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Pointers

Anything that points or is used for pointing.

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noun
  1. 1

    Anything that points or is used for pointing.

  2. 2

    A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    A breed of hunting dog, trained to point out game.

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arrownounA projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
cursornoun(graphical user interface) A moving icon or other representation, usually called a pointer, of the position of the pointing device.
spanish pointernouna strong slender smooth-haired dog of spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game
advicenoun(uncountable) An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful.
avenuesnounA broad street, especially one bordered by trees or, in cities laid out in a grid pattern, one that is on a particular side of the city or that runs in a particular direction.
beaconsa 2009 album by Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based indie band Ohbijou.
benchmarksnounA standard by which something is evaluated or measured.
boardsnoun(informal, with "the") A stage (as in a theater).
brandsa Dutch and Low Saxon patronymic surname.
claimsnounA new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.
cluesnounInformation which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
commentsnounA spoken or written remark.
conseilsnoun
councilsnounA committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).
cuesnounThe name of the Latin-script letter Q/q.
directionsnounInstructions for how to reach a destination or how to do something
directoriesnoun(computing) A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.
gaugesnounA measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
guidancenounAdvice or counselling on some topic.
guidelinesnounA non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

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