pointersupport

noun
UK /ˈpɔɪntə səˈpɔːt/
US /ˈpɔɪntər səˈpɔrt/

A pointersupport is a helpful thing that shows you where to go or what to do.

The friendly sign was a pointersupport that helped us find the lost puppy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who gives helpful hints to someone learning something new.

My big sister was my pointersupport when I learned to ride a bike.

3. A small tool or note that reminds you what to do next.

He kept a pointersupport on his desk so he would not forget his homework.

4. A feature in a computer program that helps you find things.

The little arrow is a pointersupport that shows where the mouse is.