noun

joystick

joystick, control stick

He controlled the game with a joystick.

He controlled the game with a joystick.

The pilot used the joystick to fly the plane.

The pilot used the joystick to fly the plane.

((to use)) a joystick He controlled the game with a joystick.

Synonyms: control stick, control column

A compound of 'joy' + 'stick'. Originally the control stick in early aircraft, giving the 'joy' of flight.

Remember it as the 'stick' that brings you 'joy' when playing games.

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