Pointer and Meat

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

• The flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food.
• The inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone.
  • usage: "black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell"
  • synonyms: kernel
• The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience.
  • usage: "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
  • synonyms: kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty

• (n.) Specifically, dinner; the chief meal.
• (n.) Food, in general; anything eaten for nourishment, either by man or beast. Hence, the edible part of anything; as, the meat of a lobster, a nut or an egg.
• (n.) The flesh of animals used as food; especially, animal muscle; as, a breakfast of bread and fruit without meat.
• (v.t.) To supply with food.