Examples of 'pointer' in a sentence

Meaning of "pointer"

pointer (noun) - a small symbol, typically an arrow or hand, displayed on a computer screen to indicate the position of the cursor or to draw attention to a particular item or feature. Pointers are commonly used in graphical user interfaces to facilitate navigation and interaction
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  • Anything that points or is used for pointing.
  • A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
  • A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
  • A breed of hunting dog, trained to point out game.

How to use "pointer" in a sentence

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She was the best pointer in the business.
Pointer indicates what the current angle is.
They have a little pointer and everything.
Pointer is in contact with the needle indicator.
Position the pointer over a tape icon.
A pointer is available to help users navigate webpages.
It displays with a pointer moving over a dial.
Pointer on left side indicates carpet height.
Blade angle pointer not set accurately.
Pointer value used where a complex was expected.
But the mouse pointer does not move.
The pointer is employed to find upland game.
Comparison of distinct pointer types lacks a cast.
Global pointer relative address out of range.
Ordered comparison of pointer with integer zero.

See also

Route pointer rope to avoid hot surfaces.
Infrared temperature measurement with laser pointer.
Rotate the pointer to the unlocked position.
Do not use the device as a laser pointer.
Mark new pointer location on main frame.
Retighten the rip scale pointer screws.
Contains a pointer to the currently selected row.
Each medium is represented on the map by a pointer.
If the pointer is entering the red field.
You used to always push the pointer.
Closes a file pointer to a pipe opened by popen.
It was not my fingers sliding around on the pointer.
Train a young pointer using an expert dog.
Avoid looking directly at the laser pointer.
The reference pointer was just remapped to null.
That can make the pointer move.
Routes the pointer to the current item.
I will not even need a laser pointer.
Cast from pointer to integer of different size.
It does not move the pointer in any way.
Laser pointer is also active in military training.
This is shown by the image of the pointer.
Include the pointer with the screenshot.
The second piece we have is the pointer.
Move the pointer to its right child.
You right over here by the pointer.
This relates to pointer sizes available to programs.
Tap to click directly under the pointer.
It is related to pointer analysis and shape analysis.
Flip to left viewport and warp pointer.
Get an access pointer to the allocated memory.
Flip to right viewport and warp pointer.
The last pointer in the array is null.
You have to stop using that pointer.
The compass pointer always seeks north.

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