Pointer and Digit

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

• One of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration.
  • usage: "0 and 1 are digits"
  • synonyms: figure
• The length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure.
  • synonyms: finger, fingerbreadth, finger's breadth
• A finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates.
  • synonyms: dactyl

• (n.) One of the ten figures or symbols, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, by which all numbers are expressed; -- so called because of the use of the fingers in counting and computing.
• (n.) A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.
• (n.) One twelfth part of the diameter of the sun or moon; -- a term used to express the quantity of an eclipse; as, an eclipse of eight digits is one which hides two thirds of the diameter of the disk.
• (n.) One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.
• (v.t.) To point at or out with the finger.