pointer
/ˈpɔɪn.tə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pointers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Anything that points or is used for pointing. — One who points.
Noun
Examples
The talkers and pointers had undermined him. They had touched him with the acid of their suspicions, and the corrosion spread until he himself had lost sight of the truth.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Anything that points or is used for pointing. — A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pointer” mean?
Anything that points or is used for pointing. — One who points.
Is “pointer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.