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| 1. | [ noun ] (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving the cursor allows the user to point to commands or screen positions | |
| Synonyms: | cursor | |
| Related terms: | indicator computer_science | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an indicator as on a dial | |
| Related terms: | indicator needle hand light_pen orient | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a mark to indicate a direction or relation | |
| Synonyms: | arrow | |
| Related terms: | mark shaft point orient | |
| 4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3808 | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (zoology,arms) a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game | |
| Synonyms: | Spanish_pointer | |
| Related terms: | sporting_dog vizla German_short-haired_pointer | |
| Similar spelling: |
Poynter ponder pounder Pounders ponderer pointrel Pinter ponderous ponderosa pondering painter ponderable painterly |
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