"downpointer" meaning in All languages combined

See downpointer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: downpointers [plural]
Etymology: down- + pointer Etymology templates: {{pre|en|down|pointer}} down- + pointer Head templates: {{en-noun}} downpointer (plural downpointers)
  1. (computing theory) A pointer in a hierarchical data structure that points to the node that is down from the current node. Categories (topical): Theory of computing
    Sense id: en-downpointer-en-noun-MVcBAi7O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with down- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 80 20 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with down-: 81 19 Topics: computing, computing-theory, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (aviation) An indicator that points toward the ground. Categories (topical): Aviation
    Sense id: en-downpointer-en-noun-gCQf8bYR Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Inflected forms

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