Pointer and Hover

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.

verb

• Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action.
  • usage: "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"
  • synonyms: vibrate, vacillate, oscillate
• Move to and fro.
  • usage: "The shy student lingered in the corner"
  • synonyms: linger
• Hang in the air; fly or be suspended above.
• Be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity.
  • usage: "The guru claimed that he could levitate"
  • synonyms: levitate
• Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing.
  • usage: "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
  • synonyms: brood, loom, bulk large

• (v.i.) To hang fluttering in the air or on the wing; to remain in flight or floating about or over a place or object; to be suspended in the air above something.
• (v.i.) To hang about; to move to and fro near a place, threateningly, watchfully or irresolutely.
• (n.) A cover; a shelter; a protection.