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Joystick: meaning, definitions and examples

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joystick

 

[ หˆdส’ษ”ษชstษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gaming device

A joystick is an input device used to control video games or computer graphics. It typically consists of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling. Joysticks are often used in flight simulators, arcade games, and other applications requiring precise control.

Synonyms

controller, game controller, input device.

Examples of usage

  • She used the joystick to navigate the spaceship.
  • He prefers playing racing games with a joystick.
  • The arcade features classic games with joysticks for interactive play.
  • The flight simulator's joystick allowed for realistic maneuvers.

Translations

Translations of the word "joystick" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น joystick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‰เคฏเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Joystick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ joystick

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถะพะนัั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ joystick

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒงใ‚คใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joystick

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ joystick

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท joystick

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ด์Šคํ‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆูŠุณุชูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ joystick

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ joystick

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“็บตๆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ joystick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ joystick

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะถะพะนัั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ joystick

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ joystick

Etymology

The word 'joystick' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, initially referring to a control lever in aircraft and other machinery. The term was used more widely in the context of aviation where it described the control stick that pilots used to navigate. As video gaming technology evolved in the late 20th century, the term 'joystick' was adopted for a new generation of input devices used for playing video games, especially in arcade games. The joystick's design allows for intuitive control and has become a staple in gaming hardware, paving the way for advancements in interactive entertainment. Its legacy continues as it remains popular among gaming enthusiasts and is often used in conjunction with various gaming platforms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,708 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.