pointer
intermediateB1/ˈpɔɪntə/ · point-er
A person or thing that points.
Meanings
A person or thing that points.
ایک شخص یا چیز جو اشارہ کرتی ہے۔
اشارہ کرنے والا
ishara karne wala
Common Collocations
- mouse pointer
- traffic pointer
- navigation pointer
Example Sentences
The pointer on the map indicates the location of the treasure.
نقشے پر اشارہ کرنے والا خزانے کا مقام دکھاتا ہے۔
naqshay par ishara karne wala khazane ka maqam dikhata hai.
He used a laser pointer to highlight important points during his presentation.
اس نے اپنی پیشکش کے دوران اہم نکات کے لیے لیزر پوائنٹر استعمال کیا۔
us ne apni peshkash ke doran ahem nuqat ke liye laser pointer istemal kiya.
The teacher used a pointer to help students focus on the lesson.
استاد نے طلباء کی توجہ سبق پر مرکوز کرنے کے لیے اشارہ کرنے والا استعمال کیا۔
ustaad ne talaba ki tawajjoh sabaq par markaz karne ke liye ishara karne wala istemal kiya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a finger pointing to something.
Imagine a signpost pointing the way.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "pointeur" — to point
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from the Old French word 'pointeur' which refers to something that points or indicates.