handwavecontrol
nounUK /ˈhænd.weɪv kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˈhænd.weɪv kənˈtroʊl/
Using your hand to make a machine do something without touching it.
She changed the song with handwavecontrol while cooking dinner.
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2. A way to play a video game by moving your hands in the air.
The new game uses handwavecontrol instead of a joystick.
3. A system that lets you turn lights on or off by waving your hand.
Their smart lamp has handwavecontrol built in.
4. A feature on a phone or tablet that reacts to hand movements above the screen.
He scrolled the page using handwavecontrol on his tablet.
5. The act of controlling a robot or drone by waving your hands.
The toy drone's handwavecontrol made it easy for kids to fly.