pointerbehavior
nounUK /ˈpɔɪntə bɪˌheɪvjə/
US /ˈpɔɪntər bɪˌheɪvjər/
The way a dog acts when it shows where an animal is hiding.
The trainer praised the dog for its steady pointerbehavior in the field.
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2. The way a computer cursor or indicator moves on a screen.
The app's pointerbehavior felt smooth when I moved the mouse.
3. The habit of a person who always points out other people's mistakes.
His constant pointerbehavior made meetings uncomfortable for everyone.
4. The way a laser or light beam aims at a target.
Engineers tested the pointerbehavior of the new laser sight.