lightpointer
nounUK /ˈlaɪtˌpɔɪntə/
US /ˈlaɪtˌpɔɪntər/
A small tool that makes a bright dot of light to show things on a screen or wall.
The teacher used a lightpointer to show us the picture on the board.
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2. A device that shines a narrow beam of light to highlight a spot.
He aimed the lightpointer at the map to mark the city.
3. A small handheld light used to draw attention to something during a talk.
She clicked the lightpointer to switch to the next slide.
4. Any tool that uses a focused light dot as a pointing aid.
The guide carried a lightpointer on the night tour.