computer mouse


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Noun1.computer mouse - a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a padcomputer mouse - 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; "a mouse takes much more room than a trackball"
electronic device - a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
mouse button - a push button on the mouse
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