pointer

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The balls of both feet and the ends of both pointer toes had been mashed into misshapen blisters.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

These computers let a user guide a pointer with a mouse, clicking on interface elements and selecting commands from drop-down menus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Unlike a typical laser pointer that emits light, this device produces controlled vibrations.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026

Musselman knocked down a three pointer during a brief stint off the bench, then threw another up soon after.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

The pointer looked up at her master and then sidled up to Mack.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck