Beams
Knobs
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Applied Phlebotinum: That wonderful sixties version of the trope, involving giant talking computers with big knobs, all-purpose mind-altering chemicals, and multicolored electronic beams of light.
Source: Series / The Prisoner (1967) - Higher-end charts require you to be able to quickly switch back and forth between slapping buttons and using the knobs to follow beams that twist back and forth, or worse using one knob while hitting buttons at the same time.
Source: Nintendo Hard / Rhythm Games
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