Pointer and Token

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

• An individual instance of a type of symbol.
  • usage: "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"
  • synonyms: item
• Something serving as a sign of something else.
• A metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines.
• Something of sentimental value.
  • synonyms: keepsake, souvenir, relic

adjective

• Insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal. )
  • usage: "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; "a toknenish gesture"
  • synonyms: nominal, tokenish

• (n.) In a Jacquard loom, a colored signal to show the weaver which shuttle to use.
• (n.) Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc.
• (n.) A piece of metal given beforehand to each person in the congregation who is permitted to partake of the Lord's Supper.
• (n.) A memorial of friendship; something by which the friendship of another person is to be kept in mind; a memento; a souvenir.
• (n.) Ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side or half the number printed on both sides.
• (n.) A livid spot upon the body, indicating or supposed to indicate, the approach of death.
• (n.) A bit of leather having a peculiar mark designating a particular miner. Each hewer sends one of these with each corf or tub he has hewn.
• (n.) A piece of metal intended for currency, and issued by a private party, usually bearing the name of the issuer, and redeemable in lawful money. Also, a coin issued by government, especially when its use as lawful money is limited and its intrinsic value is much below its nominal value.
• (n.) Something intended or supposed to represent or indicate another thing or an event; a sign; a symbol; as, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant established with Noah.
• (n.) To betoken.