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  1. 1. n. One who, or that which, points. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The hand of a timepiece. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. an indicator as on a dial Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game Source: wordnet
  10. 10. One who, or that which, points. Specifically: (a) The hand of a timepiece. (b) (Zoöl.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen. (c) pl. (Astron.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star. See Illust. of Ursa Major. (b) pl. (Naut.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold. Source: webster
  11. 11. One who, or that which, points. Specifically:(a) The hand of a timepiece.(b) (Zoöl.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game,and with the nose point it out to sportsmen. (c) pl. (Astron.) Source: adambom
  12. 12. n:100 n. an indicator as on a dial n. a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game Source: ecdict

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