Pointer and Dog

pointer

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.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

dog

A member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds.
- usage: "the dog barked all night"
- synonyms: domestic dog, Canis familiaris
A dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman.
- usage: "she got a reputation as a frump"; "she's a real dog"
- synonyms: frump
Informal term for a man.
- usage: "you lucky dog"
Someone who is morally reprehensible.
- usage: "you dirty dog"
- synonyms: cad, bounder, blackguard, hound, heel
A smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll.
- synonyms: frank, frankfurter, hotdog, hot dog, wiener, wienerwurst, weenie
A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.
- synonyms: pawl, detent, click
Metal supports for logs in a fireplace.
- usage: "the andirons were too hot to touch"
- synonyms: andiron, firedog, dog-iron

Go after with the intent to catch.
- usage: "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
- synonyms: chase, chase after, trail, tail, tag, give chase, go after, track

(n.) One of the two constellations, Canis Major and Canis Minor or the Greater Dog and the Lesser Dog. Canis Major contains the Dog Star (Sirius).
(v.t.) To hunt or track like a hound; to follow insidiously or indefatigably; to chase with a dog or dogs; to worry, as if by dogs; to hound with importunity.
(n.) A piece in machinery acting as a catch or clutch; especially, the carrier of a lathe, also, an adjustable stop to change motion, as in a machine tool.
(n.) A mean, worthless fellow; a wretch.
(n.) An iron with fangs fastening a log in a saw pit or on the carriage of a sawmill.
(n.) A fellow; -- used humorously or contemptuously; as, a sly dog; a lazy dog.
(n.) A quadruped of the genus Canis, especially the domestic dog (C. familiaris).
(n.) An iron for holding wood in a fireplace; a firedog; an andiron.
(n.) A grappling iron, with a claw or claws, for fastening into wood or other heavy articles, for the purpose of raising or moving them.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

DOG is a slang term for a property that, as a result of factors such as poor condition, poor location or poor design, is slow to sell.