(1):

(n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.

(2):

(n.) One who, or that which, points.

(3):

(n.) The hand of a timepiece.

(4):

(n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.

(5):

(n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.