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joystick

/dʒɔɪˈstɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does joystick mean?

noun

A control stick, typically with a handle and a spring-loaded lever, used to control the movement of a vehicle, aircraft, or other device, especially in a video game or simulation.

Example

"She grasped the joystick firmly and steered the plane through the virtual storm."

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