Pointer and Indicative

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

• A mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact.
  • synonyms: indicative mood, declarative mood, declarative, common mood, fact mood

adjective

• Relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements.
  • usage: "indicative mood"
  • synonyms: declarative
• Usually followed by `of'. ( pointing out or revealing clearly)
  • usage: "actions indicative of fear"
  • synonyms: indicatory, revelatory, significative, suggestive

• (a.) Pointing out; bringing to notice; giving intimation or knowledge of something not visible or obvious.
• (n.) The indicative mood.
• (a.) Suggestive; representing the whole by a part, as a fleet by a ship, a forest by a tree, etc.