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trackball

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun trackball has 1 sense
  1. trackball - 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"
    --1 is a kind of
    electronic device

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Trackball

Description:

A trackball is a pointing device consisting of a ball housed in a socket that allows users to move the cursor on a computer screen without moving the entire device. It functions similarly to a computer mouse, but instead of physically moving the device, the user rolls the trackball with their fingers or palm.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb (Informal)

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

Sense 1: A device used for controlling the position of the cursor on a computer screen.

Example sentence: I prefer using a trackball instead of a traditional mouse for graphic design work.

Verb (Informal):

Sense 2: (Informal) To monitor or follow someone's activities or progress.

Example sentence: The detective decided to trackball the suspect's movements 24/7 to gather evidence.

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