hand vs pointer

pointer vs hand

hand and pointer both are nouns.

hand is a verb but pointer is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hand	Yes	No	Yes	No
pointer	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, pointer is a hypernym of hand; that is, pointer is a word with a broader meaning than hand:

hand: a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
pointer: an indicator as on a dial

hand (noun)	pointer (noun)
physical assistance	a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)	an indicator as on a dial
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece	(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
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb	a mark to indicate a direction or relation
ability
one of two sides of an issue
something written by hand
a round of applause to signify approval
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
a position given by its location to the side of an object
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
a card player in a game of bridge
a member of the crew of a ship
a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses

hand (verb)	pointer (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
place into the hands or custody of

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