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d-pad

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A plus-shaped directional input pad on a video game controller that allows for eight degrees of movement, now largely superseded by the thumbstick.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of d-pad.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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History

Etymology

Shortened from directional pad.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: vierpuntsdruktoets — input pad
  • Dutch: navigatie-pad (Microsoft) — input pad
  • German: Steuerkreuz — input pad
  • Russian: крестови́на (krestovína) — input pad
  • Swedish: styrkors — input pad