give sb. a pointer
1pointer — point‧er [ˈpɔɪntə ǁ ər] noun [countable] 1. a useful piece of advice or information that helps you do or understand something: • He occasionally gets pointers on public speaking from media consultants. 2. something that shows how a situation is… …
2pointer — ► NOUN 1) a long, thin piece of metal on a scale or dial which moves to give a reading. 2) a rod used for pointing to features on a map or chart. 3) a hint or tip. 4) a breed of dog that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it. 5)… …
3Pointer machine — In theoretical computer science a pointer machine is an atomistic abstract computational machine model akin to the Random access machine.Depending on the type, a pointer machine may be called a linking automaton, a KU machine, an SMM, an… …
4pointer — noun 1 advice/indications ADJECTIVE ▪ good, important ▪ clear, obvious ▪ practical, useful VERB + POINTER …
5pointer — noun 1) the pointer moved to 100 mph Syn: indicator, needle, arrow, hand 2) he used a pointer on the chart Syn: stick, rod, cane; cursor 3) a pointer to the outcome of the election …
6pointer — UK [ˈpɔɪntə(r)] / US [ˈpɔɪntər] noun [countable] Word forms pointer : singular pointer plural pointers 1) informal a piece of advice or information Can you give me a few pointers on how to improve my writing? 2) something that shows the… …
7pointer — noun 1) the pointer moved to 100rpm Syn: indicator, needle, arrow, hand 2) a pointer to the outcome of the election Syn: indication, indicator, clue, hint, sign, signal, evidence …
8give — verb Give is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑authority, ↑benefactor, ↑chart, ↑council, ↑donor, ↑index, ↑jury, ↑move, ↑nature, ↑recording, ↑religion, ↑ …
9pointer — Dog Dog (d[o^]g), n. [AS. docga; akin to D. dog mastiff, Dan. dogge, Sw. dogg.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) A quadruped of the genus {Canis}, esp. the domestic dog ({Canis familiaris}). Note: The dog is distinguished above all others of the inferior animals… …
10pointer — point|er [ pɔıntər ] noun count 1. ) INFORMAL a piece of advice or information: Can you give me a few pointers on how to improve my writing? 2. ) a long pole for pointing at something such as a map or picture a ) a thin narrow piece of metal that …
