ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Joystick

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɔɪ.stɪk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Joystick is a noun meaning A mechanical control 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.

Meaning

A mechanical control 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.

More Meanings

  1. (slang) A penis.
  2. (rare, transitive) To maneuver by means of a joystick (noun sense 1).

Example Sentences

She playing with my joystick All in my two seater
If games are your life, the choice of a joystick is desperately important.
It can run in autonomous mode or be manually joysticked using a radio controller.
Marketing your home isn't as difficult as joysticking a Mars rover through a crater, despite what many people believe.

Word Forms

Synonyms for joystick

Depending on context, synonyms include anaconda, banana, birdie, bobby, boonga, choad.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stick, throttle, lever, switch, handle, sleeve.

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