pointer

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to indicate the position of something.

  - "The arrow is a common pointer used in maps."
  - "The teacher used a chalk pointer to draw on the blackboard."

• verb

  To direct one's attention or interest towards something.

  - "The detective pointers his gun towards the suspect."
  - "The manager pointers out important aspects of the project."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɔɪntə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

advice , cursor , fescue , hand , needle , reference

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pointer
tooter , shooter , mooter

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Homonyms

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1. Pointer (en) : A device used to indicate the position of something.
   

2. Pointer (ja) : A person who guides or shows the way, especially a tour guide.
   

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Homophones

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1. pourer
   

2. porter
   

3. porterhouse
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pointer that leads to same result
Pointers , pointer , pointers , German shorthaired pointer , German shorthaired pointers , German wirehaired pointer , German wirehaired pointers , hip pointer , three-pointer , three-pointers

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Forms

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pointers, pointing

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Etymology

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Old English pōtan, pōt ‘stick, rod, pole’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pointer' is also used in computer programming to refer to a variable that holds the memory address of another variable.

2. The term 'pointer' is derived from the Old English word 'pōtan', which means 'stick, rod, pole'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arrow: An arrow is a projectile with a sharp tip, used for hunting or warfare. It is often used as a metaphorical pointer.

2. Index finger: The index finger is the second digit of the hand, used for pointing or indicating.

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Culture

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In literature, pointers are often used as metaphors for guidance or direction. In art, they can be depicted as arrows or other pointing objects.

How to Memorize "pointer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hand with an index finger pointing towards an object.
   - Visualize an arrow pointing towards a target.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pointer' with the idea of direction or guidance.
   - Associate the word 'pointer' with the image of an arrow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pointing Out' to remember the definition of 'pointer' as a device used to indicate the position of something.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Pointer To' to remember the definition of 'pointer' as a verb meaning to direct one's attention or interest towards something.

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