pointer
A small piece of advice that helps you do something in a better way.
A brief, practical piece of advice or guidance, especially about how to do something better.
The small shape on a computer screen that moves when you move the mouse and shows where you can click.
A small shape or symbol on a computer screen, controlled by a mouse or similar device, that shows where user actions will happen.
A thing that shows or suggests what is happening now or what may happen later.
A sign, clue, or early signal that suggests what is happening or is likely to happen in the future.
A stick or small tool that you hold in your hand to show something on a board or screen.
A long stick or handheld device, such as a laser pointer, used to indicate things on a board, screen, or map.
The thin needle on a meter or dial that moves to show a number, like speed or heat.
A thin rod or needle on a dial or gauge that moves to show a measurement, such as speed, pressure, or temperature.
In programming, a special variable that does not hold data itself, but holds the place in memory where the data is stored.
In computer programming, a variable that stores the memory address of another value or object, allowing indirect access to it.
A kind of hunting dog that points its body toward birds to show the hunter where they are.
A breed of medium- to large-sized, short-haired hunting dog that was developed to locate and indicate game birds by standing still and directing its head and body toward them.
- Base: pointer
- Plural: pointers
get some pointers from
1receive helpful advice from someone
To receive several small, helpful pieces of advice from a person who knows more.
- I got some pointers from my manager before giving the presentation.
- You should get some pointers from Maria; she9s great at public speaking.
- He got some pointers from a more experienced programmer.
give someone a few pointers
1offer small pieces of advice
To tell someone several small, useful things that help them do something better.
- Can you give me a few pointers before my driving test?
- She gave him a few pointers on how to sound more confident in meetings.
- Our coach gave us a few pointers to improve our defense.