track ball

track·ball

[trak-bawl]
noun
a computer input device for controlling the pointer on a display screen by rotating a ball set inside a case.

Origin:
1975–1980

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trackball or trackerball (ˈtrækˌbɔːl, ˈtrækəˌbɔːl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
computing a device consisting of a small ball, mounted in a cup, which can be rotated to move the cursor around the screen
 
trackerball or trackerball
 
n

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