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pointer

[poin-ter] / ˈpɔɪn tər /




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These computers let a user guide a pointer with a mouse, clicking on interface elements and selecting commands from drop-down menus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

But it was Wales who reacted best, Rogers scooping up a Dan Edwards pass out of the backdoor to cross for a five pointer the outside-half also converted.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Sophia could no longer move her whole hand, but she could still tap with her right pointer finger.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

Authorities found a black cylindrical laser pointer in the front yard of the property, and identified it as the device aimed at officers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

She stepped heavily down from the rostrum and pointed the polished pointer at Pearl.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck