noun
- The act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc..
- A detailed explanation of the meaning of something. .
Explication and Pointer
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
- (n.) The act of opening, unfolding or explaining; explanation; exposition; interpretation.
- (n.) The sense given by an expositor.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
noun
- A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
- synonyms: arrow
- An indicator as on a dial.
- 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.
- synonyms: cursor
- A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
- synonyms: Spanish pointer
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
- (n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
- (n.) One who or that which, points.
- (n.) The hand of a timepiece.
- (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
- (n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary