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Synonyms for pointer
ˈpɔɪn tərpoint·er
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Wiktionary
pointernoun
Synonyms:
referencepointernoun
Anything that points or is used for pointing.
Synonyms:
hand, reference, mouse pointerpointernoun
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 pointerpointernoun
A breed of hunting dog.
Synonyms:
mouse pointer, hand, referencepointernoun
A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
Synonyms:
hand, reference, mouse pointerpointernoun
An icon that indicates the position of the mouse; a cursor.
Synonyms:
hand, reference, mouse pointerpointernoun
A tip, a bit of advice (usually plural.)
The instructor gave me some pointers on writing a good paper.
Synonyms:
mouse pointer, hand, referencepointernoun
Something worth a given number of points.
a ten-pointer
Synonyms:
mouse pointer, reference, handpointernoun
Synonyms:
needle
Princeton's WordNet
arrow, pointernoun
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
pointernoun
an indicator as on a dial
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
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
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#644 | hand | |
#666 | reference | |
#5545 | arrow | |
#5570 | pointer | |
#5800 | indicator | |
#6948 | stylus | |
#8382 | pointing | |
#9233 | needle | |
#9912 | cursor |
How to use pointer in a sentence?
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.
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.
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.
The Lakers, on their biggest possession of the night, went to Davis who was guarded by Eric Gordon, who stands about half-a-foot shorter than Davis. It led to an easy score for Davis with 1:47 left, and The Lakers had a bit of breathing room. Alex Caruso 3-pointer off a pass from James Harden with 34.6 seconds left made it 108-100, sealing the win. Obviously, weve got to be better.
The Pointer Sisters never would have happened had it not been for Bonnie.
Translations for pointer
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- показалкаBulgarian
- apuntadorCatalan, Valencian
- ukazatelCzech
- Zeiger, Zeigestab, ZeigestockGerman
- δείκτηςGreek
- puntero, apuntadorSpanish
- viitEstonian
- osoitin, viisari, pointteriFinnish
- pointeur, aiguille, baguetteFrench
- cù-eunaichScottish Gaelic
- सूचकHindi
- brakoIdo
- bendirIcelandic
- puntatoreItalian
- 文字さし, ポインタJapanese
- poyinter, nîşanderk, mîlKurdish
- anjing penuding, jarum penunjuk, penudingMalay
- pointerDutch
- wskazówka, wskaźnikPolish
- ponteiroPortuguese
- пойнтер, указатель, стрелка, указкаRussian
- kazaljka, pokazivačSerbo-Croatian
- pekareSwedish
- que chỉVietnamese
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