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pointer vs gun dog

gun dog vs pointer

pointer and gun dog both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pointer Yes No No No
gun dog Yes No No No
As nouns, gun dog is a hypernym of pointer; that is, gun dog is a word with a broader meaning than pointer:
  • pointer: a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
  • gun dog: a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns
Other hypernyms of pointer include sporting dog.
pointer (noun) gun dog (noun)
a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns
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
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
Difference between pointer and gun dog

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