laserpointer
nounUK /ˈleɪzə ˌpɔɪntə/
US /ˈleɪzər ˌpɔɪntər/
A small tool that makes a bright, thin beam of light you can point at things.
The teacher used a laser pointer to show the picture on the wall.
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2. A handheld device used to highlight items on a screen or board during a talk.
He clicked the laser pointer to the next slide.
3. A small laser gadget that cats and dogs like to chase.
The kitten jumped at the red dot from the laser pointer.
4. A tool used by astronomers to point out stars in the night sky.
She used a laser pointer to show us the North Star.