Pointers

/ ˈpɔɪntəz /

plural noun

1. the two brightest stars in the Plough (Dubhe and Merak), which lie in the direction pointing towards the Pole Star and are therefore used to locate it

Example Sentences

Betts has improved to where he now feels comfortable dispensing advice on how to play the position, regularly offering pointers to rookie infielder Alex Freeland.

From Los Angeles Times

There have been other Ashes pointers this week.

From BBC

Dalton Knecht was also pivotal in the Lakers’ comeback win, adding 25 points and eight rebounds on 50% shooting, including four three pointers.

From Los Angeles Times

With that and a few other pointers — we watched as three guys drew a line of fire around the base of a big, beautiful oak tree in the middle of the hillside to shield it from what was about to happen — Nielson led me to the bottom of the hill and handed me a drip torch.

From Los Angeles Times

Now and again, while walking Philly near the Rose Bowl, I bump into a dog trainer named Eldon, who generously offers pointers.

From Los Angeles Times

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