a person or thing that points.

a long, tapering stick used by teachers, lecturers, etc., in pointing things out on a map, blackboard, or the like.

the hand on a watch dial, clock face, scale, etc.

Military . the member of an artillery crew who aims the weapon.

one of a breed of short-haired hunting dogs trained to point game.

a piece of advice, esp. on how to succeed in a specific area

The food expert gave some good pointers on making better salads.

Computers . an identifier giving the location in storage of something of interest, as a data item, table, or subroutine.

Pointers, Astronomy . the two outer stars of the Big Dipper that lie on a line that passes very near Polaris and are used for finding it.

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arrow , dial , director , gauge , guide , hand , index , mark , needle , register , rod , signal , advice , caution , clue , information , recommendation , steer , tip , tip-off , warning , arm , dog , indicator , stick