1. a mark to indicate a direction or relation • Syn: arrow • Derivationally related forms: point • Hypernyms: mark • Part Meronyms: shaft, point, head 2. an indicator as on a dial • Derivationally related forms: point • Hypernyms: indicator • Hyponyms: hand, light pen, electronic stylus, needle 3.(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 • Syn: cursor • Derivationally related forms: point • Topics: computer science, computing • Hypernyms: indicator 4. a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game • Syn: Spanish pointer • Hypernyms: sporting dog, gun dog • Hyponyms: German short-haired pointer, vizsla, Hungarian pointer
