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pointer

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpɔɪntər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈpɔɪntɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(poin′tər)


pointer
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Sense: A pointing instrument
Synonyms:
hand Collocations, rod Collocations, indicator, dial Collocations, gauge Collocations, director Collocations, index Collocations, mark Collocations, arrow Collocations, signal Collocations, needle Collocations, register Collocations
Sense: A variety of dog
Synonyms:
hunting dog, gun dog, game dog, dog Collocations, sporting dog
Sense: A hint
Synonyms:
clue Collocations, tip Collocations, warning Collocations, hint Collocations, indication, whisper Collocations

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'pointer' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
advice - arrow - bird dog - detector - guide - hand - hint - indication - indicator - key - lead - needle - nudge - reminder - tip

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