"mouselook" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: mouse + look Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mouse|look}} mouse + look Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mouselook (uncountable)
  1. (video games) A feature that allows the player to adjust the view of a three-dimensional playfield by moving the mouse, analogous to turning one's head in reality. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Video games Synonyms: freelook
    Sense id: en-mouselook-en-noun-RKI0--BF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: video-games

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        "(video games) A feature that allows the player to adjust the view of a three-dimensional playfield by moving the mouse, analogous to turning one's head in reality."
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