control stick

noun

Aeronautics.

1. a lever by which a pilot controls the ailerons and elevator of an aircraft.

control stick

noun

1. Also called: control column.  joy stick. the lever by which a pilot controls the lateral and longitudinal movements of an aircraft

Word History and Origins

Origin of control stick¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

A pilot was seriously injured in a crash shortly after take-off because a container of de-icing fluid was blocking the control stick.

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The game generally requires you to constantly push the control stick for upwards of 30 minutes to survive against hordes of baddies, so being able to switch sticks helps my left hand from getting tired.

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To wipe the table, for example, you move the control stick in specific directions.

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But by letting go of the control stick to shout, the puppy has returned full command of the craft to Dr. Loofah.

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The driver’s seat features a retractable control stick that hides away when not in use.

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