1. One that directs, indicates, or points. 2. A scale indicator on a watch, balance, or other measuring instrument. 3. A long, tapered stick for indicating objects, as on a chart or blackboard. 4. Any of a breed of hunting dogs that points game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots. 5. A piece of advice; a suggestion. 6. interest rates and other pointers in the economic forecast. 7. A word that gives the address of a core storage location. 8. Either of the two stars in the Big Dipper that are aligned so as to point to Polaris.
