Pointer and Meter

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 basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1. 094 yards.
  • synonyms: metre, m
• Any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity.
• Prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse.
  • synonyms: metre, measure, beat, cadence
• Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration.
  • synonyms: metre, time

verb

• Measure with a meter.
  • usage: "meter the flow of water"
• Stamp with a meter indicating the postage.
  • usage: "meter the mail"

• (n.) One who or that which, metes or measures. See Coal-meter.
• (n.) An instrument for measuring, and usually for recording automatically, the quantity measured.
• (n.) Alternative of Metre.
• (n.) A line above or below a hanging net, to which the net is attached in order to strengthen it.

Also known as metre. The metric system's basic unit for linear measurement, equal to 39. 37 inches. 1/10th of a' METER' is a decimeter; 1/100th is a centimeter; 1/100th is a millimeter.