mouse button
maʊs ˈbʌtn̩
mouse button: button on a computer mouse that is clicked to perform actions
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Noun

1.
computer deviceTECH.button on a computer mouse that is clicked to perform actionsTECH.
  • He clicked the mouse button to open the file..
2.
right-clickTECH.button on a mouse for right-clickingTECH.
  • Use the right mouse button to open the context menu.
3.
technologyTECH.extra button on a mouse for special functionsTECH.
  • The side mouse button can be programmed for shortcuts.
control key switch
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  • mouse button: button on a computer mouse that is clicked to perform actions
    button on a computer mouse that is clicked to perform actions
  • mouse button: button on a mouse for right-clicking
    button on a mouse for right-clicking
  • mouse button: extra button on a mouse for special functions
    extra button on a mouse for special functions

Expressions with mouse button

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right mouse buttonn.
button on a computer mouse used for secondary actions
Click the right mouse button to open the context menu.

Expressions with mouse

mouse aroundv.
search or look around in a casual way
He moused around the attic for old photos.
mouse potaton.
person who spends a lot of time using a computer
He's a real mouse potato, always playing games online..
mouse overv.
move a mouse pointer over a screen element
Mouse over the icon to see more options.
mute as a mouseadj.
not speaking or making noise
The children were mute as a mouse while hiding.
play cat and mousev.
tease or toy with someone before defeating them
The chess champion played cat and mouse with his opponent before winning.
poor as a church mouseadj.
very poor, lacking money or possessions
He was poor as a church mouse after losing his job.

Expressions with button

button upv.
fasten with a button or buttons
She buttoned up her coat before going outside.
panic buttonn.
button pressed in emergency to summon help
She hit the panic button when she noticed the smoke..
red buttonn.
button that triggers emergency action
Press the red button to stop the machine.
button itv.
stop talking or making noise
When the teacher entered, he whispered to his friend to button it..
big red buttonn.
button that triggers an important action
He pressed the big red button to start the machine.
at the touch of a buttonadv.
easily done by pressing a button
You can start the machine at the touch of a button.
bright as a buttonadj.
very cheerful or lively
The children were bright as a button during the party.
on the buttonadv.
exactly at the precise time
He arrived on the button, not a minute late..
press the panic buttonv.
act quickly because of sudden fear or emergency
Don't press the panic button just because you lost your keys.
adorable as a buttonadj.
extremely cute or charming
The puppy is adorable as a button with its big eyes.

Terms related to mouse button

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cursorinput deviceperipheralpointerscroll wheeltouchpadtrackpadclickdouble-clickmousescrollaccessory

Terms with mouse button included in their meaning

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clickn.
mouse action
act of pressing a mouse button
middle-clickn.
mouse action
act of pressing the middle mouse button
middle-clickn.
technology
function triggered by pressing the middle mouse button
middle-clickv.
technology
perform an action by pressing the middle mouse button
mouse clickn.
computer action
pressing and releasing the button on a computer mouse
mouse clickn.
digital event
event triggered by pressing a mouse button
right-clickv.
general action
press the right mouse button without selecting anything
right-clickv.
selecting item
press the right mouse button to select an item

Examples of mouse button in a sentence

  • The mouse button got stuck and needed repair.
  • Click the mouse button to select the icon.
  • The mouse button is used to drag and drop files.
  • The gaming mouse button enhances user experience.
  • He customized the mouse button for quick access.

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  1. French:bouton de la souris, bouton droit de la souris, ...
  2. German:Maustaste, Sondertaste, ...
  3. Italian:pulsante del mouse, pulsante destro del mouse, ...
  4. Spanish:botón del ratón, botón derecho del ratón, ...
  5. Portuguese:botão do mouse, botão direito do rato, ...
  6. Chinese:鼠标按钮, 侧键, ...
  7. Japanese:マウスボタン, 右クリックボタン, ...
  8. Arabic:زِرّ الفَأْرَة, زِرّ الفَأْرَة الأَيْمَن, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחְצָן עַכְבָּר, לַחְצַן הָעַכְבָּר הַיְּמָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:кнопка мыши, дополнительная кнопка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кнопка миші, права кнопка миші, ...
  12. Hindi:माउस बटन, दाएँ माउस बटन, ...
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