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nounmasculine/põˈtɐjɾu/medium

pon·tei·ro

Definition

A moving needle or indicator on a dial, such as on a clock or measuring instrument.
The minute hand on the clock is broken.
The pointer on the gauge showed high pressure.
Common collocations
clock handhour handminute handpointer needle

Etymology

De 'ponte' + sufixo '-eiro'.

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