Basic Details
Word: Joystick
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A control device used to move something (like a computer cursor or a game character) in different directions.
Synonyms: Control stick, game controller
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pull the joystick: To take control over a situation or task. Example: "When the team started to struggle, the captain had to pull the joystick and lead them to victory."
- Joystick in hand: Prepared or ready to make decisions. Example: "With the joystick in hand, she confidently started playing her favourite video game."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gamer skillfully moved the joystick to navigate through the tricky level of the game.
Example 2: At the arcade, I spent hours playing racing games with a joystick.
Example 3: The drone's flight path can be adjusted by using the joystick connected to the remote control.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "joystick" was first used in the early 20th century, originally referring to the control stick of an aircraft? The name comes from the fact that it resembled the 'stick' used in a joiner's tool called a 'joy stick'.
Famous Quote
"The joystick can only take you so far; it's up to you to navigate the journey ahead." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "joystick" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A control device
c) A kind of tool for building
d) A type of clothing
Answer: b) A control device
2. Which of these is a synonym of "joystick"?
a) Control stick
b) Keyboard
c) Mouse
d) Monitor
Answer: a) Control stick
3. Which sentence uses "joystick" correctly?
a) The cat played with the joystick.
b) The joystick helps navigate the game character.
c) The joystick flew high in the sky.
d) The musician played the joystick.
Answer: b) The joystick helps navigate the game character.
4. Which idiom means to take control?
a) Pull the joystick
b) Play the piano
c) Hit the road
d) Catch the bus
Answer: a) Pull the joystick
5. What is the opposite of "joystick"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Keyboard
d) Remote control
Answer: a) N/A
