noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A flat surface which is sensitive to touch, used mostly in laptop computers to control an on-screen cursor.

Synonyms

All synonyms

trackpadtrackpad

Example

More examples

"To select, one presses down on the touchpad instead of a physical button."

Etymology

From touch + pad.

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