👉 The term "woolwheel" is a term used in the context of computer science, specifically referring to a specific type of hardware device that is commonly known as a "mouse wheel". In this context, a "mouse wheel" refers to the mechanism by which a mouse manipulates its cursor on a computer display. The wheel consists of a series of small disks or wheels that are mounted on a frame and rotate in response to the movement of the mouse. The term "woolwheel" is