Pointer and Alert

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

• (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.

noun

• Condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action.
  • usage: "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"
  • synonyms: qui vive
• A warning serves to make you more alert to danger.
  • synonyms: alerting
• An automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger.
  • synonyms: alarm, warning signal, alarum

verb

• Warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness.
  • usage: "The empty house alarmed him"; "We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries"
  • synonyms: alarm

adjective

• Engaged in or accustomed to close observation.
  • usage: "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"
  • synonyms: watchful
• Quick and energetic.
  • usage: "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate"; "a snappy pace"; "a spanking breeze"
  • synonyms: brisk, lively, merry, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy
• (adj.) ().
  • synonyms: alive, awake

• (a.) Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance.
• (n.) An alarm from a real or threatened attack; a sudden attack; also, a bugle sound to give warning.
• (a.) Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity.