pointer.html - adj.
1 sharpened or tapering to a point.
2 (of a remark etc.) having point; penetrating, cutting.
3 emphasized; made evident.

pointedly adv. pointedness n.

pointer.html - n.
1 a thing that points, e.g. the index hand of a gauge etc.
2 a rod for pointing to features on a map, chart, etc.
3 colloq. a hint, clue, or indication.
4 a a dog of a breed that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it. b this breed.
5 (in pl.) two stars in the Great Bear in line with the pole star.

pointer.html - See: AT SWORDS' POINTS, AT THE POINT OF, BESIDE THE POINT, BOILING POINT, CASE IN POINT, COME TO THE POINT, EXTRA POINT, MAKE A POINT, ON THE POINT OF, SORE SPOT or SORE POINT, STRETCH A POINT or STRAIN A POINT, TALKING POINT.

pointer.html - {n.} Attitude; opinion. * /From the American point of view, Fidel Castro is a bad neighbor to have./

pointer.html - {v.} 1. To show by pointing with the finger; point to; make clear the location of. * /The guide pointed out the principal sights of the city./ 2. To bring to notice; call to attention; explain. * /The policeman pointed out that the law forbids public sale of firecrackers./ * /The school secretary pointed out that the closing date for making applications had passed./

pointer.html - {v.} To show clearly; emphasize. * /The increase in crime points up the need for greater police protection./ * /Johnny's report card points up his talent for math./