Pointer and Label

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

label

A brief description given for purposes of identification.
- usage: "the label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture"
Trade name of a company that produces musical recordings.
- usage: "the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent"
- synonyms: recording label
A radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction.
An identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object.

Assign a label to; designate with a label.
- usage: "These students were labelled `learning disabled'"
Attach a tag or label to.
- usage: "label these bottles"
- synonyms: tag, mark
Pronounce judgment on.
- usage: "They labeled him unfit to work here"
- synonyms: pronounce, judge
Distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom.
Distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions. .

(n.) A writing annexed by way of addition, as a codicil added to a will.
(n.) A tassel.
(n.) The name now generally given to the projecting molding by the sides, and over the tops, of openings in mediaeval architecture. It always has a /quare form, as in the illustration.
(n.) A slip of ribbon, parchment, etc., attached to a document to hold the appended seal; also, the seal.
(n.) A barrulet, or, rarely, a bendlet, with pendants or points, usually three, especially used as a mark of cadency to distinguish an eldest or only son while his father is still living.
(v.t.) To affix in or on a label.
(n.) In mediaeval art, the representation of a band or scroll containing an inscription.
(n.) A brass rule with sights, formerly used, in connection with a circumferentor, to take altitudes.
(n.) A slip of silk, paper, parchment, etc., affixed to anything, usually by an inscription, the contents, ownership, destination, etc.; as, the label of a bottle or a package.
(v.t.) To affix a label to; to mark with a name, etc.; as, to label a bottle or a package.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary