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Meaning of pointer

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  pointer
      n 1: a mark to indicate a direction or relation [syn: {arrow},
           {pointer}]
      2: an indicator as on a dial
      3: (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 [syn: {cursor},
         {pointer}]
      4: a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a
         white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points
         to game [syn: {pointer}, {Spanish pointer}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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