Pointer and Reply

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 statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation.
  • usage: "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
  • synonyms: answer, response
• The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange.
  • usage: "he growled his reply"
  • synonyms: response

verb

• React verbally.
  • usage: "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"
  • synonyms: answer, respond

• (v.i.) To answer a defendant's plea.
• (v.i.) That which is said, written or done in answer to what is said, written or done by another; an answer; a response.
• (v.i.) Figuratively, to do something in return for something done; as, to reply to a signal; to reply to the fire of a battery.
• (v.t.) To return for an answer.
• (v.i.) To make a return in words or writing; to respond; to answer.