Synonyms for pointer
noun
A pointing instrument
hand, rod, indicator, dial, gauge, director, index, mark, arrow, signal, needle, register.
A variety of dog
hunting dog, gun dog, game dog; see dog 1.
*A hint
clue, tip, warning; see hint 1.
See pointer in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
An item of advance or inside information given as a guide to action:
steer, tip3. (Informal) tip-off. See knowledge
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