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Pointer and Header

noun

  • A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • 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.
  • A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
  • (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

  • A line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about.
    • usage: "the heading seemed to have little to do with the text"
  • Horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window.
  • Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall.
  • A framing member crossing and supporting the ends of joists, studs, or rafters so as to transfer their weight to parallel joists, studs, or rafters.
  • A machine that cuts the heads off grain and moves them into a wagon.
  • Soccer) the act of hitting the ball with your head. (
  • A headlong jump (or fall. )
    • usage: "he took a header into the shrubbery"