Meaning ofcursorin English

Noun

1. a moving icon; pointer on screen
2. a blinking indicator; shows edit position
3. a database reference that moves through rows of data
   The database cursor is used to retrieve specific data.
4. a graphical pointer; tracks device movement
   The computer mouse controls the cursor on the screen.
5. an insertion indicator; guides text editing
   The text editor uses a cursor to show the insertion point.