Pointer and Mouse

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

mouse

Any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails.
A swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye.
- synonyms: shiner, black eye
Person who is quiet or timid.
A hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad.
- usage: "a mouse takes much more room than a trackball"
- synonyms: computer mouse

To go stealthily or furtively.
- usage: ".. Stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
- synonyms: sneak, creep, pussyfoot
Manipulate the mouse of a computer. .

(n.) Same as 2d Mousing, 2.
(n.) A knob made on a rope with spun yarn or parceling to prevent a running eye from slipping.
(v.t.) To tear, as a cat devours a mouse.
(n.) Any one of numerous species of small rodents belonging to the genus Mus and various related genera of the family Muridae. The common house mouse (Mus musculus) is found in nearly all countries. The American white-footed or deer, mouse (Hesperomys leucopus) sometimes lives in houses. See Dormouse, Meadow mouse, under Meadow, and Harvest mouse, under Harvest.
(n.) A dark-colored swelling caused by a blow.
(v.t.) To furnish with a mouse; to secure by means of a mousing. See Mouse, n., 2.
(n.) A match used in firing guns or blasting.
(v.i.) To watch for and catch mice.
(n.) A familiar term of endearment.
(v.i.) To watch for or pursue anything in a sly manner; to pry about, on the lookout for something.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary