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cursor

cur·sor

US/ˈkɜːsə/ uncommon

noun

1.

(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving the cursor allows the user to point to commands or screen positions

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin cursor (“runner”), from currō (“run”) + -or (agentive suffix). Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European.

Phrases

  • firehose cursor

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