POINTER


Meaning of POINTER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpȯin-tər ]

noun

Date: 1574

1.

a. plural , capitalized : the two stars in the Big Dipper a line through which points to the North Star

b. : one that points out ; especially : a rod used to direct attention

c. : a computer memory address that contains another address (as of desired data)

2. : a large strong slender smooth-haired gundog that hunts by scent and indicates the presence of game by pointing

3. : one that furnishes with points

4. : a useful suggestion or hint : tip

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.