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Pointer and Topper

noun

  • A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • 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.
  • A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
  • (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 worker who makes or adds the top to something.
  • A worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.. )
  • The person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others.
    • usage: "he could beat the best of them"
  • An exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before.
  • A woman's short coat.
  • A man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur.
  • (n.) A three-square float (file) used by comb makers.
  • (n.) Tobacco left in the bottom of a pipe bowl; -- so called from its being often taken out and placed on top of the newly filled bowl. Also, a cigar stump.
  • (n.) One who tops steel ingots.
  • (n.) A cover of a top layer or part.
  • (n.) A top hat.
  • (n.) One that tops, in any sense of the verb;.
  • (n.) Any device for cutting off tops; as, a turnip topper.
  • (n.) One that excels, surpasses or is extraordinary of its kind.
Topper is either masculine or feminine given name