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trackball Definition

track·ball (trak′bôl′)

noun

a device built into or connected to a computer, containing a ball that can be freely rotated by hand in any direction so as to move or position the cursor

trackball Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: If you wish to use the trackball, please ask at the Library Service Point.
  • have: I also have a trackball and a mouse so I can change between them.
  • find: Some people find a trackball easier to use than a mouse.

Adjective modifier

  • virtual: You will now see the virtual trackball at the bottom of the list of transform tools.
  • customized: Provides a guide for setting up a WWW-based kiosk using Linux, X11R6, FVWM2, Netscape Navigator 4.X, and a customized trackball.
  • optical: An optical trackball and a scroll wheel are the key to precise navigation through all of your documents.
  • small: Small trackball which can be held in the hand.
  • large: A large trackball with a billiard sized ball plus an extra middle buttons is available.
  • cordless: The ultimate, cordless trackball fits advanced optics and digital radio technology comfortably into the palm of your hand.

Modifies a noun

  • mouse: NOTE: Whoever likes to use trackball mice compared to optical mice has to be an idiot.
  • device: Trackball mouse devices - suitable for right and left hand users, there is no need to move your arm or rotate your wrist.

Noun used with modifier

  • button: This neat little three button trackball is suited for left or right handed use.