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pointer

/ˈpɔɪntə(r)/noun

उच्चारण पॉइन्टर

पॉइंटर, (स्क्रीन पर) माउस का तीर

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a small symbol, such as an arrow, that shows your position on a computer screen and that you move with the mouse

    पॉइंटर, (स्क्रीन पर) माउस का तीर

    • Move the pointer to the top of the screen.
    • The pointer turns into a hand when it is over a link.
    • Click on the icon when the pointer changes shape.
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    • The pointer disappeared from the screen when the program froze.
    • Use the touchpad to move the pointer to the menu.

    Synonyms cursor

  2. 2

    [C] ~ (on sth) informal

    a piece of advice or information that helps you to understand or do something

    सुझाव, संकेत, उपयोगी जानकारी

    • Radhika gave me some useful pointers on writing a good essay.
    • Here are a few pointers on preparing for the interview.
    • The teacher offered a few pointers on handwriting.
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    • Could you give me some pointers on how to apply for the course?
    • She gave us helpful pointers about travelling cheaply in Europe.

    Synonyms tip hint suggestion

  3. 3

    [C] ~ (to sth)

    a sign that something exists or is happening, or that shows what might happen in the future

    संकेत, सूचक

    • The rise in prices is a pointer to a weak economy.
    • Falling attendance is a pointer to deeper problems in the school.
    • The survey is a pointer to what voters think.
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    • Early results are a useful pointer to the final outcome.
    • The strong sales this month are a pointer that the business is recovering.

    Synonyms indication sign indicator

  4. 4

    [C]

    a long thin stick that is used to point to things on a map or board, or a thin piece of metal that points to numbers on a dial

    संकेतक छड़ी, (डायल की) सुई

    • The teacher used a pointer to show the rivers on the map.
    • The pointer on the scale moved to 60.
    • The guide used a wooden pointer to show the paintings on the wall.
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    • On the old dial, the pointer swings slowly to the right.
    • The speaker tapped the board with a pointer.

    Synonyms needle indicator

  5. 5

    [C]

    a large dog used in hunting, trained to stand still with its nose pointing towards the birds or animals that are being hunted

    पॉइंटर (शिकारी कुत्ते की एक नस्ल)

    • The pointer froze as soon as it smelt the birds.
    • A well-trained pointer will freeze when it senses a bird nearby.
    • The hunter's pointer stood perfectly still beside the bush.
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    • A pointer is easy to recognise by its stance.
    • The breeder trained the pointer to find birds in the tall grass.