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Synonyms of pointer

8 similar words

Another word for pointer is hand. Other synonyms of pointer are indicator.

Synonyms and similar words for pointer

nounA teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.

nounA needlelike component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current...

  • handAn index or pointer on a dial; such as the hour and minute hands on the face of an analog clock, which are used to...
  • needle
  • indicatorA pointer or index that indicates something.

nounA variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.

nounAn icon that indicates the position of the pointing device, such as a mouse.

  • cursorA moving icon or other representation of the position of the pointing device.

nounA tip, a bit of advice.

  • adviceAn opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful.
  • hint

Meaning of pointer

  1. noun One who points.
  2. noun A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
  3. noun A needlelike component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.

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Questions about synonyms of pointer

What is another word for pointer?
Pointer has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hand and indicator.
What does pointer mean?
Pointer means one who points.

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