touchpad
noun
a computer input device for controlling the pointer on a display screen by sliding the finger along a touch-sensitive surface: used chiefly in laptop computers.
touchpads
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pluralof touchpad.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A trainer said there was a problem with a speaker on a starting block, but a swimmer attributed the pause to touchpads not working.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
They’re the closest thing Asus has to a MacBook Air competitor, with chassis that are slightly flimsier, touchpads with fancier features, and price tags that are a bit less intimidating.
From The Verge ● Aug. 15, 2022
The Getty has installed touchpads adjacent to each display of groups of them, which lets a viewer examine the object in closeup and access more information.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2022
It was unresponsive compared to most laptop touchpads — I felt like I was coaxing the cursor along at times, and it didn’t always go quite where I wanted it to.
From The Verge ● Aug. 10, 2021
Think about building a swimming pool, setting the tile, then the electronic touchpads on top of those.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 1, 2021
