Phrase guide

pointing stick

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An isometric joystick used as a pointing device.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: clit mouse, nipple, nipple mouse, nub, track stick, trackpoint

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

16 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 指點桿 /指点杆 (zhǐdiǎngǎn, zhǐdiǎngān) — computing device
  • Finnish: tappihiiri — computing device
  • French: trackpoint — computing device
  • French: ergot — computing device
  • French: pivot — computing device
  • French: bouton de pointage — computing device
  • German: Trackpoint — computing device
  • Japanese: ポインティング・スティック (pointingu-sutikku) — computing device
  • Japanese: トラックポイント (torakkupointo) — computing device
  • Korean: 포인팅 스틱 — computing device
  • Polish: trackpoint — computing device
  • Polish: łechtaczka — computing device
  • Russian: тензометри́ческий джо́йстик (tɛnzometríčeskij džójstik) — computing device
  • Russian: манипуля́тор-ука́зка (manipuljátor-ukázka) — computing device
  • Russian: трекпо́йнт (trɛkpójnt) — computing device
  • Russian: трекпо́инт (trɛkpóint) — computing device