Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A flat pad, as of specially coated foam rubber, designed to provide an optimum surface on which to use a mouse.
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- noun computing A
pad , with an enhanced surface to assist the operation of a display pointer.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mouse
Etymologies
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Examples
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That will tell you whether or not the mousepad is the culprit.
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The only down side is the nice blue cover shows finger prints, though they wipe off easily, and the mousepad is a little tricky for me but I have never liked mousepads so that's just me.
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The only down side is the nice blue cover shows finger prints, though they wipe off easily, and the mousepad is a little tricky for me but I have never liked mousepads so that's just me.
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love your layout- awesome way of journaling and the mousepad is the cutest!
friday joys 2009
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My ball mouse on my special 'mousepad' (a book made of canvas) tracks flawlessly ALL the time and never ever gets dirty (inside), and with PS2Rate it's smoother than a USB optical mouse and uses fewer resources.
kevynwight Diary Entry kevynwight 2001
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New mousepad mice mat pad round rare chucky dvd cover
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Does anyone know where to buy a mousepad that has a pocket on the front to put pictures in? try staples or office max
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How do i enable a mousepad so that i only have to tap the pad and it works as a mouse?
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When the time to right click comes, put middle finger on mousepad as well.
My Quest For The Mac’s Keyboard Shortcut Soul | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Any good tips on making my own (visually appealing) mousepad?
Rain Gutters As Cable Management Tools | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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