Mouse pad
A mouse pad is a flat cloth or plastic object that is commonly rectangular and gives an optical-mechanical mouse more traction and an optical mouse an easier to read surface. Using a mouse pad can help make moving the mouse cursor easier and more fluid in most situations. Below is a XTRAC mouse pad and an example of what a mouse pad may look like.
Tip: When referring to a laptop computer mouse, it is referred to as a touchpad, not a mouse pad.
Also see: Mouse definitions