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Thumbstick meaning

A small joystick, generally part of a larger game controller, that can be operated with the thumb.

Using Thumbstick

  • The main meaning on this page is: A small joystick, generally part of a larger game controller, that can be operated with the thumb.
  • In the example corpus, thumbstick often appears in combinations such as: the thumbstick, thumbstick to, left thumbstick.

Context around Thumbstick

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 5 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

left 2× adjustable 1× dual 1×

Often after:

heights 1× control 1× version 1× too 1×

Sentence patterns with Thumbstick

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a dual thumbstick control scheme 1× about the thumbstick version in 1× and adjustable thumbstick heights via 1× moving the thumbstick too quickly 1× the left thumbstick 1× the left thumbstick to wipe 1× the right thumbstick on a 1× use the thumbstick to kill 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

bad guys run 1× for annie and 1× it didn t 1× moving the thumbstick 1× same goes for 1× the new pass 1×

Common sentence endings:

of corgi fur 1× past few years 1× quick twist technology 1× the current update 1× the left thumbstick 1× them tarantino style 1×

Words around Thumbstick

Just before it in the word index:

thumbscrews 4 thumbscrew 2 thumbs 315 thumbrest 2 thumbprints 2 thumbprint 11

Just after it in the word index:

thumbsticks 7 thumbtack 7 thumbtacked 3 thumbtacks 2 thumbwheel 2 thummim 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aargau 11 abacos 11 abboud 11 abbreviate 11 abdelkader 11 abdomens 11

Corpus analysis for Thumbstick

  • In this selection, "thumbstick" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, left, adjustable, dual, heights, control and version stand out and add context to how "thumbstick" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a dual thumbstick control scheme and about the thumbstick version in. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "thumbstick" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with thumbstick

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Moving the thumbstick too quickly will force the ball to the right. (12 words)

Same goes for right on the d-pad and the left thumbstick. (12 words)

It didn't say anything about the thumbstick version in the current update. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

For Annie and Miss Fortune and likely other champions who have point-and-click abilities, Riot said that the moves didn’t work quite as well when using a dual-thumbstick control scheme as opposed to what’s possible when using a mouse. (43 words)

The new pass-rush controls can be pulled off entirely with the right thumbstick on a console controller, keeping it in line with many of the movement-based changes over the past few years. (34 words)

The OPS v3 Pro, targeting professional and enthusiast gamers, includes mechanical switches, Hall Effect sensors for precise control, and adjustable thumbstick heights via PowerA's Quick-Twist technology. (28 words)

Example sentences (8)

The OPS v3 Pro, targeting professional and enthusiast gamers, includes mechanical switches, Hall Effect sensors for precise control, and adjustable thumbstick heights via PowerA's Quick-Twist technology.

Bad guys run at your character in silhouette, and you can use the thumbstick to kill them, Tarantino-style.

For Annie and Miss Fortune and likely other champions who have point-and-click abilities, Riot said that the moves didn’t work quite as well when using a dual-thumbstick control scheme as opposed to what’s possible when using a mouse.

It didn't say anything about the thumbstick version in the current update.

Moving the thumbstick too quickly will force the ball to the right.

The new pass-rush controls can be pulled off entirely with the right thumbstick on a console controller, keeping it in line with many of the movement-based changes over the past few years.

You use the left thumbstick to wipe your hand over the bird clearing away accumulated corruption like so many thistle burrs picked out of corgi fur.

Same goes for right on the d-pad and the left thumbstick.

Common combinations with thumbstick

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "thumbstick" in a sentence?
An example: "The OPS v3 Pro, targeting professional and enthusiast gamers, includes mechanical switches, Hall Effect sensors for precise control, and adjustable thumbstick heights via PowerA's Quick-Twist technology." This page contains 8 example sentences with the word "thumbstick" from authentic English texts.
What does "thumbstick" mean?
Thumbstick means: A small joystick, generally part of a larger game controller, that can be operated with the thumb.
How many example sentences with "thumbstick" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 8 example sentences with "thumbstick", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.