pointer
noun/ˈpɔɪntər/
Frequency rank: #6,685 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a thin stick or device used to indicate something, or a helpful piece of advice.
Example sentence
The teacher used the wooden pointer to show students exactly where to look on the map.
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