Hypernym

noun

a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically

noun

A pointing device is an input interface (specifically a human interface device) that allows a user to input spatial (i.e., continuous and multi-dimensional) data to a computer.

Part_meronym

mouse button 1

noun

a push button on the mouse

mouse 4

noundomain: artefact

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English

Definition

a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad

Examples

1.a mouse takes much more room than a trackball

Synonyms

computer mouse 1

Derivationally related form

mouse 2

verb

manipulate the mouse of a computer

Hyponym

wireless mouse 1

noun

A computer mouse that is charged either by a built-in accumulator or batteries and communicates with the computer via bluetooth connection.

optical mouse 1

noun

A computer mouse uses a light source, typically a light-emitting diode, and a light detector, such as an array of photodiodes or an image sensor, to detect movement relative to a surface.

Part_holonym

mouse button 1

noun

a push button on the mouse

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