Webster's English Dictionary

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pointer

point.er \'po.int-*r\ n 1: one that furnishes with points  2a: one that 
   points out; specif : a rod used to direct attention  pl, cap  2b: the two 
   stars in the Great Bear a line through which points to the Nort h Star 3: a 
   large strong slender smooth-haired gundog that hunts by scent and indi 
   cates the presence of game by pointing 4: a useful suggestion or hint : TIP