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Added 9 October 2026

pointer

/ˈpɔɪn.tə/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pointer at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Anything that points or is used for pointing. One who points. A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
One who points.
A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.

Origin

From point + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 4).

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