Pointer and Warning

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 message informing of danger.
  • usage: "a warning that still more bombs could explode"
• Cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness. )
  • usage: "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches"
  • synonyms: admonition, monition, word of advice
• Notification of something, usually in advance.
  • usage: "they gave little warning of their arrival"; "she had only had four days' warning before leaving Berlin"

verb

• Notify of danger, potential harm, or risk.
  • usage: "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"
  • synonyms: warn
• Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior.
  • usage: "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"
  • synonyms: warn, discourage, admonish, monish
• Ask to go away.
  • usage: "The old man warned the children off his property"
  • synonyms: warn
• Notify, usually in advance.
  • usage: "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"
  • synonyms: warn

adjective

• Serving to warn.
  • usage: "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"
  • synonyms: admonitory, cautionary, exemplary, monitory

• (n.) Caution against danger or against faults or evil practices which incur danger; admonition; monition.
• (p.pr.&vb.n.) of Warn.
• (a.) Giving previous notice; cautioning; admonishing; as, a warning voice.
• (n.) Previous notice.

(DoD) A communication and acknowledgment of dangers implicit in a wide spectrum of activities by potential opponents ranging from routine defense measures to substantial increases in readiness and force preparedness and to acts of terrorism or political, economic, or military provocation.
(DoD) Operating procedures, practices, or conditions that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed.