Dial
Pointer
Pointer noun - An arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information.
Usage example: the pointer on my bathroom scale must be stuck—I know I lost weight
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Dial and pointer are semantically related in indicator topic. Sometimes you can use "Dial" instead a noun "Pointer".
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