Pointer and Rod

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

rod

A long thin implement made of metal or wood.
Any rod-shaped bacterium.
A linear measure of 16. 5 feet.
- synonyms: perch, pole
A square rod of land.
- synonyms: perch, pole
A visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light.
- synonyms: rod cell, retinal rod
A gangster's pistol.
- synonyms: gat

(n.) An instrument for measuring.
(n.) A support for a fishing line; a fish pole.
(n.) A measure of length containing sixteen and a half feet; -- called also perch, and pole.
(n.) A kind of sceptor or badge of office; hence, figuratively, power; authority; tyranny; oppression.
A member used in tension, as for sustaining a suspended weight or in tension and compression, as for transmitting reciprocating motion, etc.; a connecting bar.
(n.) A straight and slender stick; a wand; hence, any slender bar, as of wood or metal (applied to various purposes).
(n.) An instrument of punishment or correction; figuratively, chastisement.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Rod is a masculine given name