joystick

• Nom désignant un levier ou un dispositif de commande utilisé pour piloter les ailerons et la profondeur d'un avion, ainsi qu'un périphérique d'entrée manuel pour ordinateurs, jeux vidéo et autres systèmes électroniques.

A noun referring to a lever or control device used to operate an aircraft's ailerons and elevators, or as a manual input device for computers, video games, and other electronic systems.

1. Aircraft control leverB2formal

   A lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane.

   manche à balai

   • The pilot pulled back on the joystick to climb.
   • Modern aircraft have electronic joysticks instead of traditional yokes.
   • He gripped the joystick firmly during the turbulent flight.

   Synonymescontrol stickstick

2. Computer input deviceA2informal

   A manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device for computers or other devices.

   Joystick (périphérique de commande)

   • He used a joystick to play the flight simulator game.
   • The arcade machine had a joystick and two buttons.
   • She prefers a joystick over a mouse for certain games.

   Synonymescontrol stickstick