controlstick
nounUK /kənˈtrəʊl stɪk/
US /kənˈtroʊl stɪk/
A control stick is a handle you move to make a plane or game go where you want.
The pilot pulled the control stick back to make the plane fly higher.
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2. A lever in an aircraft cockpit used by the pilot to steer the plane.
He gripped the control stick tightly during the bumpy landing.
3. A joystick used to play video games.
She pushed the control stick left to dodge the enemy.
4. A stick-shaped device used to operate a machine or vehicle.
The operator moved the control stick to lift the crane's load.