Definition of "pointer" []

• One that directs, indicates, or points. (noun)
• A scale indicator on a watch, balance, or other measuring instrument. (noun)
• A long tapered stick for indicating objects, as on a chart or blackboard. (noun)
• Any of a breed of hunting dogs that points game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots. (noun)
• A piece of advice; a suggestion. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "He don't usually bet unless he has got a sure thing, but when he gets what they call a pointer, that is, somebody tells him a certain horse is sure to win, because the other horses are to be pulled back, he thinks a job has been put up, and if he thinks he is on the inside of the ring he will bet."
• "Thanks Rick, I'm quite behind on my RSS feeds so a pointer is always useful."
• "The 62 pointer is officially a 92+ on the Parker site, FYI."