JOYSTICK

joystick

(noun) 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 computers

stick, control stick, joystick

(noun) a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

joystick (plural joysticks)

A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer or other equipment.

(slang) A penis.

Verb

joystick (third-person singular simple present joysticks, present participle joysticking, simple past and past participle joysticked)

(rare) To manoeuvre by means of a joystick.

Source: Wiktionary



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