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Definition of trackball

trackball

/ˈtrækˌbɔːl/
track · ball
Plural:trackballs
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trackball Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A stationary computer pointing device consisting of an exposed ball housed in a socket with internal sensors that detect the rotation of the ball as the user rolls it with the fingers or palm to move the screen cursor.

Example

"The graphic designer switched to an ergonomic trackball to reduce wrist strain during long editing sessions."

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• Rhymes for trackball

• Nearby Words

tracing
track
trackable
trackball
trackbed
tracker
trackies

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trackball. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trackball
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