(1):
(n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
(2):
(n.) One who, or that which, points.
(3):
(n.) The hand of a timepiece.
(4):
(n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.
(5):
(n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.