Pointer and Gloss

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

• An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text.
  • synonyms: rubric
• An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field.
  • synonyms: glossary
• The property of being smooth and shiny.
  • synonyms: polish, glossiness, burnish
• An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading.
  • usage: "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color"
  • synonyms: semblance, color, colour

verb

• Give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing.
• Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases.
  • usage: "He annotated on what his teacher had written"
  • synonyms: comment, annotate
• Provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase.
• Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for.
  • usage: "color a lie"
  • synonyms: color, colour

• (v.t.) To give a specious appearance to; to render specious and plausible; to palliate by specious explanation.
• (v.t.) To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth.
• (n.) A false or specious explanation.
• (n.) Brightness or luster of a body proceeding from a smooth surface; polish; as, the gloss of silk; cloth is calendered to give it a gloss.
• (v.i.) To make comments; to comment; to explain.
• (n.) A foreign, archaic, technical or other uncommon word requiring explanation.
• (v.i.) To make sly remarks or insinuations.
• (v.t.) To render clear and evident by comments; to illustrate; to explain; to annotate.
• (n.) A specious appearance; superficial quality or show.
• (n.) An interpretation, consisting of one or more words, interlinear or marginal; an explanatory note or comment; a running commentary.