1. pieces of advice or helpful suggestions
Usage: informal
2. thin sticks or rods used to point at things, especially on boards or screens
3. breeds of hunting dogs that point toward game birds

Examples

• The teacher gave us some useful pointers for the exam.
• She offered helpful pointers on public speaking.
• The professor used laser pointers during his presentation.
• The wooden pointer broke when it fell off the desk.
• The hunters trained their pointers to find quail.
• German shorthaired pointers are excellent hunting companions.
• The programmer used pointers to access memory locations.
• Understanding pointers is essential for learning C programming.