pointer
Memory address variable
A pointer is something that points—a stick used to indicate things on a map or screen, the needle on a dial, or the cursor on a computer display.
A pointer is also a piece of advice or information: Let me give you a few pointers on the interview process.
In programming, a pointer is a variable that stores a memory address rather than data directly.
A pointer is also a breed of hunting dog that freezes and points its muzzle toward game.
Solving aid
- tipEnd or gratuity
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- indicationSign of what's coming
sign · signal · cue · guidance · direction · advice · insight · evidence
Small gnawing mammal
- clickBrief sharp noise
- arrowPointed shaft for shooting
- hoverRemain suspended midair
- selectCarefully pick from options
drag · screen · trackpad · icon · pixel · navigation · interface · desktop
Pointed implement for sewing
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- handGrasping body part
- meterDevice that measures usage
scale · arrow · readout · display · analog · digital · instrument · speedometer
Prone to fluctuation
- addressSpeak to formally
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- memoryMind's retention capacity
- dereferenceRetrieve value from pointer
null · allocation · array · heap · stack · C · syntax · declaration
Pursuing wild game
- breedCultivated variety of animal
- retrieverDog trained to fetch game
- setterOne who establishes
- spanielFloppy-eared gun dog
gundog · field · bird dog · stance · pedigree · kennel · AKC · liver
Thin piece of wood
- batonSlender rod for leading
- wandThin ceremonial stick
- chalkboardSurface for dusty writing
- whiteboardErasable marker writing surface
projector · lecture · presentation · diagram · instructor · demonstrate · indicate · visual aid
clue
Solving aid
- tipEnd or gratuity
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
indication · sign · signal · cue · guidance · direction · advice · insight · evidence · trace
mouse
Small gnawing mammal
select · drag · screen · trackpad · icon · pixel · navigation · interface · desktop · scroll
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
meter · scale · arrow · readout · display · analog · digital · instrument · speedometer · compass
variable
Prone to fluctuation
dereference · null · allocation · array · heap · stack · C · syntax · declaration · function
hunting
Pursuing wild game
spaniel · gundog · field · bird dog · stance · pedigree · kennel · AKC · liver · English
stick
Thin piece of wood
- batonSlender rod for leading
- wandThin ceremonial stick
- chalkboardSurface for dusty writing
whiteboard · projector · lecture · presentation · diagram · instructor · demonstrate · indicate · visual aid · slideshow
- dog typespurebred, mixed breed, crossbreed, mongrel, mutt
- input devicesmouse, keyboard, trackball, trackpad, joystick
- navigation iconscompass rose, arrow, location pin, map pin, home icon
- presentation equipmentprojectors, projector, screens, microphone stand, microphones
- presentationspresentation, slides, slide, keynote, slideshow
- rodsrod, dowel, steel rod, glass rod, curtain rod
pointermisdirection
Intentional focus manipulation
red herring · problem · obstacle · hindrance · misinformation
- point outDirect attention toward
- turning pointDecisive moment of change
- pointed outCalled attention to
- get to the pointSpeak directly now
- breaking pointMoment of collapse
- good pointAcknowledgment of sound reasoning
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