Definitions

1. noun

A lever or stick that controls the direction or position of a vehicle, aircraft, or other device, typically by moving it left, right, up, down, forward, or backward.

“The pilot grasped the joystick firmly as the plane took off.”

2. noun

A control device for a computer or video game, typically consisting of a stick or levers that can be moved to control the actions of the game characters or vehicles.

“The gamer sat hunched over the console, expertly manipulating the joystick to navigate the virtual world.”