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Mouse alternative
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trackball
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Klatsky found that some subjects preferred trackballs or Glidepoint pads even though they actually performed better with mice. ▪ The icons are generally activated by an on-screen pointer controlled by a mouse or trackball . ▪ ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A trackball is a pointing device consisting of a ball held by a socket containing sensors to detect a rotation of the ball about two axes—like an upside-down mouse with an exposed protruding ball. The user rolls the ball with the thumb , fingers , or the ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an electronic device consisting of a rotatable ball in a housing; used to position the cursor and move images on a computer screen; "a trackball is essentially an upside-down mouse"
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context computing English) A pointing device consisting of a ball housed in a socket
Usage examples of trackball.
Mary Catherine used a trackball and a set of menus and control windows to open up a large color window on the screen.
Then he transferred his hands from the trackball and cursor keys to the laptop’.
When he touched the trackball, the hundred-centimeter display awoke from Sleep mode, throwing enough light onto the desk for him to see his split keyboard - an antique accessory that required an arcane skill, but still Greene's first choice for talking to his system.
His fingers flew over the attack computer controls, trackball, and touchscreens, designating targets and programming the missiles for launch.