joystick

3 definitions • 3 examples

a device that can be moved forwards, backwards, and sideways to control a machine or computer game:

It was one of those old-fashioned arcade games with two joysticks and big buttons.

He moves a joystick to control the robotic arm.

a vertical handle that can be moved forwards, backwards, and sideways to control the direction or height of an aircraft:

The pilot gripped the joystick, pulling it back as hard as he could.

a vertical handle that is moved to control the direction or height of an aircraft or to control the action in some computer games