pointer

Words with a similar base: Spanish_pointer, pointer

'pointer'

[arrow.n.01] as in: a mark to indicate a direction or relation

'pointer'

[pointer.n.02] as in: an indicator as on a dial

'pointer'

[cursor.n.01] as in: (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'

[pointer.n.04] as in: a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game

Origins

					pointer (English)
├── -er (English)
│   ├── -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -eren (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -or (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── point (English)
    └── point (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            ├── punctum (Latin)
            └── punctus (Latin)

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