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Pointing Device

A pointing device, also known as a cursor control device, is an input device used to move a cursor on a screen to select, click, and manipulate objects or text.

Senses:

• Noun: A device used to control the movement of a cursor on a computer screen.
• Noun: Any object or tool that is used to indicate or direct attention towards something.

Examples:

Sense 1 (Noun):

1. My laptop's touchpad is my preferred pointing device for navigation.
2. He uses a wireless mouse as his primary pointing device.
3. The computer lab is equipped with various pointing devices including trackballs and touchscreens.

Sense 2 (Noun):

1. The teacher used a laser pointer as a pointing device to highlight important information on the presentation.
2. In the art class, brushes and pencils serve as pointing devices to guide the focus of the students.
3. The archaeologist used a metal detector as a pointing device to locate buried artifacts.

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