1. Noun
One who, or that which, points.
2. Noun
The hand of a timepiece.
3. Noun
One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.
4. Noun
The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
5. Noun
Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
6. Noun
(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
7. Noun
an indicator as on a dial
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
8. Noun
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
Vocabulary classified under Spelling and grammar
9. Noun
a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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