Definition of "joystick" []

• Slang The control stick of an aircraft. (noun)
• Slang A manual control or cursor device, as one attached to a computer or video game. (noun)

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• "It's not surprising that Mr. Bush doesn't use e-mail -- any computer without a joystick is above his clock-speed (not to mention the fact that he spent an hour looking around on the keyboard for the "Any" key when the software said, "Hit Any Key to Continue ...")"
• "There are add-ons, like a built-in dictionary, but navigating the menus with the tiny joystick is frustrating and slow."
• "What the hell is with Uhura's desk-lamp and twin joystick podium?"