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joy·stick (jo̵i′stik′)

noun

  1. Slang the control stick of an airplane
  2. Comput. a manual device connected as to a video game, with a control lever that can be tilted in various directions to move the cursor or part of the display

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joystick Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • push: You then fly the ship to another planet and push the joystick down to land there.

Converse of subject

  • control: Controls: The movement of the player is controlled by the joystick.

Adjective modifier

  • analog: The 8-bit Home Computer Joystick An analog joystick with a single fire button.

Modifies a noun

  • steering: Boats like the Access dinghy can even be sailed using the chin and a joystick steering control.

Noun used with modifier

  • analog: Control of the car is handled by either a digital or analog joystick, or the keyboard.

Preposition: with

  • button: The 8-bit Home Computer Joystick An analog joystick with a single fire button.
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