joystick
NounUS[joi-stik]/ˈdʒɔɪˌstɪk/2 syllables
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Noun (2)
- a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplaneSynonyms: stickcontrol stickType of lever
- a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device to computers or to devices controlled by computersType of control, data input device
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joystick
<hardware, games> A device consisting of a hand held stick that pivots about one end and transmits its angle in two dimensions to a computer. Joysticks are often used to control games, and usually have one or more push-buttons whose state can also be read by the computer. Most I/O interface cards for IBM PCs have a joystick (game control) port.
(1995-03-08)