Meaning
pointer, cursor
- An on-screen symbol that shows the mouse's current position.
- A physical pointing device, such as a laser pointer.
In a sentence
Muovi il puntatore del mouse sulla cartella da eliminare.
Move the mouse pointer over the folder to delete.
Il professore usa un puntatore laser durante la lezione.
The professor uses a laser pointer during the lecture.
Non riesco a vedere dove sia finito il puntatore sullo schermo.
I can't see where the pointer has gone on the screen.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| puntatore | masculine · singular |
| puntatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In computing, often synonymous with 'cursore' (cursor).